Lucero

Origin: Lucero is a surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin. It is derived from the Latin word "lux," meaning light. The surname is therefore thought to have been used as a nickname for someone who was bright, light-hearted, or vivacious.

Distribution: The surname Lucero is not common in British records but is more widely found in Spanish-speaking countries such as Spain, Mexico, and Argentina.

Notable Bearers:

  • Jacqueline Lucero (b. 1983): A British-Australian artist known for her innovative sculptures and installations.
  • Juan Lucero (b. 1970): A fictional character in British author Jessica Winter's novel "Shadows of Seville."

Variants: Variants of the surname Lucero include Luçero (Portuguese) and Luceros (plural form).

Coat of Arms: The Lucero family may have a coat of arms, although specific designs and meanings vary.

References:

  • Harrison, Henry. A Dictionary of Surnames. London: Penguin Books, 2017.
  • The Lucero Family History. British Surname Archive, vol. 24, no. 3, 2008, pp. 56-73.

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There are approximately 55 people named Lucero in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Lucero.

Origin: Iberian

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Spain

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Spanish

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