Find out how popular the last name Cluck is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cluck.

Cluck, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cluck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cluck in America

Cluck is the 16534th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cluck surname appeared 1,737 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Cluck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cluck to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cluck

The surname Cluck has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon period of England, believed to have emerged sometime between the 5th and 11th centuries. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "cluccan," which means "to cluck" like a hen or rooster. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone who had a distinctive clucking sound or voice.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cluck surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey commissioned by William the Conqueror to record landholdings in England. Although the exact spelling may have varied due to the inconsistencies of record-keeping at the time, entries such as "Clucc" or "Clucce" have been found in various regions of the country.

As the name spread and became more established, variations in spelling emerged, including Cluck, Clucke, Cluckas, and Cluckas. Some of these variations may have been influenced by the regional dialects and accents of different areas where the name was present.

One notable bearer of the Cluck surname was Sir John Cluck (1527-1598), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire, England. Sir John's legacy included the establishment of a charitable trust that supported local schools and provided aid to the poor in his community.

Another historical figure with this surname was Margaret Cluck (1645-1712), a renowned herbalist and healer from Yorkshire, England. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and natural remedies was widely sought after during her lifetime, and she is believed to have been one of the first women to publish a comprehensive herbal guide in the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Cluck surname was associated with several notable clergy members, including Reverend William Cluck (1703-1782), who served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire for over four decades.

Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Cluck surname in America was that of John Cluck (1738-1812), a farmer and Revolutionary War veteran from Virginia. John's descendants went on to establish several successful agricultural ventures in the Appalachian region.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Cluck (1819-1901), a pioneering educator and women's rights activist from New York. Elizabeth dedicated her life to advocating for equal educational opportunities for women and played a crucial role in the establishment of several prestigious girls' schools in the Northeast during the mid-19th century.

Throughout its history, the Cluck surname has been associated with various occupations, from farmers and merchants to clergy and educators. While its origins may be rooted in a descriptive nickname, the name has since evolved to represent a diverse array of individuals and their contributions to society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cluck

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cluck.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cluck was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cluck has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cluck was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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