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UK surname

Lukic

A Serbian surname derived from the Greek name Lukas, meaning "from Lucania" in Italy.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cannock Chase, Wakefield and Northampton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lukic is 162 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

159

2016, ranked #22,798

Peak year

2011

162 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 159 in 2016, ranked #22,798.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Lukic surname distribution map

The map shows where the Lukic surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Lukic surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lukic over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 100 #26,901
1998 modern 117 #25,190
1999 modern 128 #24,017
2000 modern 123 #24,585
2001 modern 122 #24,366
2002 modern 124 #24,616
2003 modern 124 #24,378
2004 modern 124 #24,559
2005 modern 126 #24,287
2006 modern 133 #23,711
2007 modern 140 #23,231
2008 modern 145 #22,929
2009 modern 149 #23,031
2010 modern 161 #22,385
2011 modern 162 #22,101
2012 modern 155 #22,762
2013 modern 159 #22,706
2014 modern 161 #22,728
2015 modern 157 #22,997
2016 modern 159 #22,798

Geography

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Where Lukics are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cannock Chase, Wakefield, Northampton, Wokingham and Ealing. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cannock Chase 008 Cannock Chase
2 Wakefield 017 Wakefield
3 Northampton 031 Northampton
4 Wokingham 018 Wokingham
5 Ealing 027 Ealing

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lukic

These lists show first names that appear often with the Lukic surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lukic

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lukic, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Lukic surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Lukic household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Lukic is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Lukic is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Lukic falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lukic is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Lukic, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Lukic

The surname Lukic has its origins in Serbia, where it can be traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Serbian name Luka, which in turn comes from the Latin name Lucas, meaning "from Lucania" – a region in ancient Italy.

The earliest recorded examples of the Lukic surname can be found in medieval Serbian documents and manuscripts, such as the Studenica Monastery Charter from 1348, which mentions a certain Lukic Branislav. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Sumadija and Macva, where it was often associated with local landowners and nobility.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the Lukic surname was Lazar Lukic, a Serbian general who led the Serbian army against the Ottoman Turks in the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. Although the battle was ultimately lost, Lazar Lukic's bravery and leadership were celebrated in Serbian epic poetry and folklore.

Another prominent individual was Jovan Lukic (1779-1853), a Serbian merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of education and cultural institutions in his homeland. He founded the first Serbian school in Belgrade and donated funds for the construction of churches and libraries.

In the 19th century, the Lukic surname gained recognition through the work of Sima Lukic Lazic (1827-1878), a Serbian writer and journalist who played a pivotal role in the development of modern Serbian literature. His novels and essays explored themes of national identity and cultural revival, inspiring generations of Serbian intellectuals.

During the 20th century, the Lukic name was associated with several notable figures, including Milos Lukic (1902-1976), a Serbian painter and academic who became the rector of the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Fine Arts. His contemporary, Radivoje Lukic (1914-1997), was a prominent Serbian architect and urban planner, responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Belgrade and other cities.

Beyond Serbia, the Lukic surname can also be found in other Slavic countries, such as Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, where it likely originated from Serbian migrations and cultural influences over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Lukic surname: questions and answers

How common is the Lukic surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 159 in 2016. That gives Lukic a modern rank of #22,798.

What does the Lukic surname mean?

A Serbian surname derived from the Greek name Lukas, meaning "from Lucania" in Italy.

What does the Lukic map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lukic bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.