Lucius
Lucius Meaning & Origin
About Lucius
The surname Lucius is derived from the ancient Roman given name Lucius, which means "light" or "bright." It is of Latin origin and was a common name among the Romans. The name Lucius was often associated with the qualities of illumination, enlightenment, and intelligence. As a surname, Lucius likely originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from an ancestor named Lucius. Today, individuals with the surname Lucius can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in regions influenced by Roman culture and history.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Lucius is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Lucius: 2,016
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 14739
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.68
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lucius based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Lucius is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Lucius in Braille
Here's how to represent Lucius in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Lucius using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Lucius using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
