Luckau
Luckau Meaning & Origin
About Luckau
The surname Luckau is of German origin and is derived from the name of a town in Brandenburg, Germany. The name is believed to have originated from the Old Sorbian word "luka," meaning "bend" or "curve." It likely referred to a person who lived near a bend or curve in a river or road. Over time, individuals living in or near Luckau adopted the name as their surname, and it has been passed down through generations.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Luckau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Luckau: 101
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 159,712
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.03
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Luckau 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 Luckau is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Luckau in Braille
Here's how to represent Luckau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Luckau using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Luckau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
