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

Deck, 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 Deck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deck in America

Deck is the 6054th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deck surname appeared 5,668 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Deck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deck 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 Deck

The surname DECK is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name, referring to someone who lived near a deck or raised platform. Alternatively, it may have been an occupational name for someone who built or worked with decks or similar structures.

The name is derived from the Middle High German word "decke," meaning "covering" or "roof." This suggests that it may have initially referred to individuals living near a covered or roofed structure, such as a deck or porch.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DECK can be found in the records of the city of Augsburg, Germany, dating back to the year 1293. The entry mentions a "Hans Decke," which is likely an early variation of the surname.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records across southern Germany, including the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a "Peter Deck" was documented in 1367.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent variations in spelling, such as "Decke," "Deckher," and "Decker." These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciations.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname DECK was Johann Deck (1545-1619), a German theologian and writer who authored several religious works during the Protestant Reformation.

Another individual of note was Johann Friedrich Deck (1684-1757), a German painter and engraver known for his works depicting religious subjects and landscapes.

In the 19th century, Carl Deck (1814-1890) was a prominent German-American architect who designed several notable buildings in St. Louis, Missouri, including the Anheuser-Busch Brewery complex.

William Deck (1807-1884) was an English businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of education and healthcare facilities in his hometown of Bury, Lancashire.

One of the more recent individuals with the surname DECK was Hans Deck (1892-1976), a German naval officer who served as a submarine commander during World War I and later held various military leadership positions during the interwar period and World War II.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deck

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

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 Deck 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 Deck 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 Deck was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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