UK surname
A surname derived from the Germanic Ludi or Ludio, meaning "people" or "folk".
In the 1881 census there were 15 people recorded with the Luick surname, ranking it #31,451 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1, ranked #39,061, down from #31,451 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Kilmington, Willesden and Childwall. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Luick is 144 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 93.3%.
1881 census count
15
Ranked #31,451
Modern count
1
2016, ranked #39,061
Peak year
1861
144 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Luick surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Luick surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 2 | #33,133 |
| 1861 | historical | 144 | #15,817 |
| 1881 | historical | 15 | #31,451 |
| 1891 | historical | 90 | #25,399 |
| 1901 | historical | 6 | #33,591 |
| 1911 | historical | 12 | #32,302 |
| 2012 | modern | 1 | #38,986 |
| 2013 | modern | 1 | #39,008 |
| 2014 | modern | 1 | #39,020 |
| 2015 | modern | 1 | #39,021 |
| 2016 | modern | 1 | #39,061 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Kilmington, Willesden, Childwall, Bradford and Ashton-upon-Mersey. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kilmington | Devon |
| 2 | Willesden | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 3 | Childwall | Lancashire |
| 4 | Bradford | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 5 | Ashton-upon-Mersey | Cheshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Luick surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Luick, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Luick surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Luick household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Luick is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Luick is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Luick, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Luick is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, in the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Germanic root word "lud", which means "loud" or "noisy", and was likely initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was particularly boisterous or outspoken.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, where a certain Heinrich Luick is mentioned as a resident in the year 1397. This suggests that the name had already been in use for some time by that point.
In the 16th century, the Luick name appears in various church records and historical documents across southern Germany, indicating that the family had spread and established itself in various towns and villages during this period. One notable example is Hans Luick, a master woodcarver who lived in the town of Bamberg between 1520 and 1587, and whose intricate works can still be found in several local churches.
As the centuries passed, the Luick surname also began to appear in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and population movements. In the 17th century, for instance, a family by the name of Luick is recorded as having settled in the Netherlands, where the name was sometimes spelled as "Luijk" or "Luyck".
One of the most famous individuals to bear the Luick name was Johann Georg Luick, a German philosopher and theologian who lived from 1698 to 1774. He was a prominent figure in the Lutheran church and authored several influential works on religious doctrine and ethics.
Another notable Luick was Friedrich Luick, a German philologist who lived from 1847 to 1923. He made significant contributions to the study of historical linguistics, particularly in the areas of Old English and Middle English.
In the 19th century, the Luick surname began to spread further afield, with several families emigrating to North America and other parts of the world. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the United States is that of Johann Luick, who arrived in New York City from Germany in 1842.
Overall, the surname Luick has a rich and varied history, spanning several centuries and multiple regions of Europe. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, it has since become a truly international name, carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and nationalities.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Luick surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Cheshire leads with 6 Luicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 18.61x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Horton In Bradford in Yorkshire leads with 6 Luicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 265.49x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Horton In Bradford | 6 | 265.49x |
| Sale | 6 | 1500.00x |
| Paddington London | 1 | 18.62x |
| Reepham With Kerdiston | 1 | 3333.33x |
| St Giles In The Wood | 1 | 2000.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Luick surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 15 people were recorded with the Luick surname. That placed it at #31,451 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 1 in 2016. That gives Luick a modern rank of #39,061.
A surname derived from the Germanic Ludi or Ludio, meaning "people" or "folk".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Luick bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.