Lucian Family Crest and Last Name Background

Spelled Lucian, the surname still points back to Luciano. Name scholars give the meaning as “Of Lucianus / light”.

Lucian and Luciano

Lucian is listed among the recognised spellings of Luciano. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Lucien.

How common is Lucian?

About 324 people in the United States were recorded as Lucian in 2010, placing it 61,899 on the national list. From 1891 to 2000, 168 births in France were registered under Lucian.

Heraldry and the Lucian name

Looking for a Lucian coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours.

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