Namesakes
Brazilian Presidents:
1 president
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva 2003-2010; 2023- 
Notable Athletes:
4 soccer
(soccer) Luiz Felipe Scolari 1948-
(soccer) Fernandinho (a.k.a. Luiz) 1985-
(soccer) David Luiz 1987-
(soccer) Luiz Gustavo 1987-
Olympic Medalists:
1 bronze, 1 silver
(bronze) Jorge Fernandes (a.k.a. Luiz) 1980 swimming - 4x200 m freestyle relay
(silver) Fábio Luiz Magalhães 2008 beach volleyball