Surname Lucassen - Meaning and Origin

Lucassen: What does the surname Lucassen mean?

Lucassen is a Dutch surname, derived from the given name Lucas which is derived from the Greek name Loukas, meaning "man from Lucania". Lucania was an ancient area of Southern Italy and the derived name was most likely adopted as a surname due to its familiarity as a first name in the Dutch language.

The name Lucassen is prevalent in the Netherlands, but is also found in places such as Belgium, United States, Germany, France, Canada, and Australia. The common spelling of the name is Lucassen in the Netherlands, alongside multiple variants such as Luccessen, Lukassen, Lukkasen, and Lussesen.

The surname Lucassen often appears in Dutch records since the pre- 1800s, however it is likely the surname and ancestral roots of it date back even further to the 13th and 14th centuries. The ancient records for this surname have been traced to places such as Noord-Holland, Friesland, Utrecht, Gelderland, and Zuid-Holland in the Netherlands.

The Lucassen surname is likely an occupational skill-based name, as the majority of the earliest records of this surname depict individuals as farmers, gardeners, and vinedressers. These were common trade professions in pre-modern Europe and these individuals may have been land owners or tenants.

The Lucassen surname continues to be found in modern day Netherlands and elsewhere around the world as a result of international migration in the late 19th and 20th centuries. Despite this, the name remains relatively rare in comparison to more popular last names in the Netherlands and other parts of the world.

Lucassen: Where does the name Lucassen come from?

The last name Lucassen is most common today in the Netherlands, with an estimated 3,500 people recorded as having the surname. The Netherlands has the highest concentration of people with the last name Lucassen. It is particularly common in the southeastern part of the country – in places like Limburg, North Brabant, Zeeland Province, and parts of Gelderland.

The last name can also be found in countries such as France, Germany, and Belgium where nearby Dutch communities have settled. In Belgium, it is one of the top 50 surnames. The United States also has a significant population of Lucassens, particularly among German and Dutch emigrants from the 1800s and 1900s. Cities with the highest numbers of Lucassen surnames include Grand Rapids, Michigan, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Los Angeles, California.

The Lucassen family originated from the area of the Netherlands now known as the province of Limburg. The name is derived from the German word "lucas," meaning "light," and the surname was originally used as a reference to the prosperity of the Lucassen family. Today, many Lucassens still attend meetings dedicated to Dutch-American heritage, and many members are successful business owners, creators, and academics.

Variations of the surname Lucassen

The surname Lucassen is believed to have German origins and is primarily found in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. Variants, spellings, and other surnames of the same origin for Lucassen include Luccesen, Luccessen, Lucesen, Lucussen, Lukasen, Lukasen, Lukassen, and Lukessen.

The surname Lucassen is derived from the German and Dutch male first name "Lucas", which is in turn derived from the Greek "Loukas" meaning "from Lucania" which was an area in southern Italy. Lucania is derived from the Latin word for "light", "lux". This meaning may indicate that an ancestor of a Lucassen family was from Lucania.

The German surname Lucas originally referred to someone who was hailing from Lucerne, which was an area found in Germany. Therefore, Lucas may have been an occupational surname for someone who footed the taxes in the region of Lucerne. It is also possible that the surname may have been given to those living in northern Germany or Holland as a nickname, relating to Lucas or Loukas, which means light.

In Belgium, Lucassen is generally spelled without an "e", and the surname is spelled Lukasen. In Holland, the surname has been anglicized to "Lukassen". In the Netherlands, the surnames derived from "Lucas" have primarily been Lukaszewicz or Luchtman. In some cases, the name is spelled with an "s" instead of a "z".

In Germany, the surnames derived from Lucassen have been largely influenced by the Provinces in which they lived. Different regions have different spellings; for instance, in the Rhineland, the surname is spelled Luchermann. In some parts of Germany, the surname has been anglicized to "Lukassen" or "Lukes".

In the Netherlands, variants of the surname Lucassen also include Luccesen, Luccessen, Lucesen, and Lucussen. In Germany, the surname is spelled "Lukasen" and in Belgium it is spelled "Lukasen". In both countries, the surname may also be spelled "Lukessen".

Famous people with the name Lucassen

• Arjen Lucassen: Dutch multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer who is best known for his project Ayreon.
• Lucien Lucassen: Dutch-born musician and engineer who has worked with Arjen Lucassen and worked with the Symphony Orchestra of South Eastern Europe.
• George Lucas: American filmmaker and entrepreneur best known as the creator of the Star Wars and Indiana Jones film series.
• Joe Lucassen: Dutch footballer who currently plays for SC Cambuur in the Dutch Eredivisie.
• Caroline Lucas: English politician who is the leader of the Green Party of England and Wales.
• Chelsea Lucassen: American professional golfer who has won six professional championships on the LPGA Tour.
• Erik Lucassen: Dutch football manager currently in charge of Topklasse outfit SC Feyenoord.
• Henk Lucassen: Dutch football manager who was recently appointed the head coach of Tergooi Blaricum.
• Jesse Lucassen: Dutch musician who is a member of the progressive metal band Dream Theatre.
• Ruby Lucassen: Dutch fashion blogger and Instagram celebrity.

Other surnames

Lucass