Luz
Luz Meaning & Origin
About Luz
The surname Luz is of Spanish and Portuguese origin and has multiple meanings. In Spanish, it means "light" or "brightness," derived from the Latin word "lux." In Portuguese, it can also mean "moonlight." The surname Luz likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a bright or radiant personality or was associated with light in some way. It could also have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent source of light, such as a lighthouse or a place with good exposure to sunlight.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Luz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Luz: 1,848
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 15771
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.63
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Luz 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 Luz is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Luz in Braille
Here's how to represent Luz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Luz using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Luz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
