There are
1740
Lukess in the USA
Lukes is the
16509th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Lukes

GeorgeLukacs

George Lukacs was a Hungarian Marxist philosopher, literary historian, and literary critic. He is known for his contributions to Marxist theory and his analyses of literature and culture.

PavelLukes

Pavel Lukes is a former professional ice hockey goaltender from the Czech Republic. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Vancouver Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers.

JosefLukes

Josef Lukes is a Czech rower who won a gold medal at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. He competed in the double sculls event.

PetrLukes

Petr Lukes is a retired Czech ice hockey player who played as a defenseman. He represented the Czech Republic in multiple international tournaments.

JanLukes

Jan Lukes is a Czech professional ice hockey player who currently plays for HC Slavia Praha in the Czech Extraliga. He plays as a forward.

MarekLukes

Marek Lukes is a retired Czech professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman. He represented the Czech Republic in international competitions.

LadislavLukes

Ladislav Lukes is a former Czech professional ice hockey player who played as a forward. He represented the Czech Republic in multiple international tournaments.

LucindaLukes

Lucinda Lukes is an American artist known for her contemporary ceramic sculptures. She has exhibited her works internationally.

StanleyLukes

Stanley Lukes is a British sociologist and political scientist. He is known for his research on European politics and the study of social movements.

HanaLukes

Hana Lukes is a Czech film director and screenwriter. She has directed several critically acclaimed films, including 'The Tree of Life' and 'The Immigrant.'

Lukes Genealogy

OriginsThe name 'Lukes' is a variant of the surname 'Lucas,' which is derived from the Latin name 'Lucas' meaning 'man from Lucania.' Lucania was an ancient region in southern Italy. The name 'Lucas' was later adapted into various forms in different languages.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Lukes' is most commonly found in Czech Republic, Slovakia, and other Central European countries. It is also found in other parts of Europe and in North America.
VariationsVariations of the name 'Lukes' include 'Lucas,' 'Luks,' 'Lukić,' 'Lukičić,' 'Lukićević,' 'Lukesch,' 'Lukesová,' 'Luketin,' 'Luketich,' and 'Luketti.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Lukes' can be traced back to the movement of people within Europe and the colonization of new territories by European powers. Many individuals with the surname 'Lukes' or its variations migrated to different parts of the world in search of better opportunities and a new life.