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

Drucker, 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 Drucker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Drucker in America

Drucker is the 11928th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Drucker surname appeared 2,624 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 Drucker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Drucker 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 Drucker

The surname Drucker is of German origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the German word "drucker," meaning "printer." The name likely originated from a trade or occupation, indicating that the original bearer of the name worked as a printer or publisher.

In the medieval period, printing was a highly skilled and respected profession, and those involved in the printing trade were often respected members of their communities. The earliest recorded instances of the name Drucker can be found in historical records from various German cities and regions, such as Nuremberg, Bavaria, and the Rhine Valley.

One of the earliest known references to the name Drucker can be found in the "Stadtbuch von Nürnberg" (City Book of Nuremberg) from the year 1399, where a certain "Hans der Drucker" is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use in the late 14th century.

During the Renaissance and early modern period, several notable individuals with the surname Drucker emerged. One of the most famous was Johann Drucker (1460-1530), a German printer and publisher who worked in Strasbourg and played a significant role in the dissemination of the works of reformers like Martin Luther.

Another prominent figure was Johann Drucker (1650-1718), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

In the 19th century, the Drucker family produced several distinguished scholars and writers. One such individual was Johann Gottfried Drucker (1803-1884), a German theologian and orientalist who made important contributions to the study of Arabic and Islamic literature.

The 20th century saw the rise of Peter Drucker (1909-2005), an influential management consultant, educator, and author who is widely regarded as the founder of modern management theory. His works, such as "The Practice of Management" and "Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices," have had a lasting impact on the field of business management.

Throughout history, variations of the name Drucker have been recorded, including Druckher, Druckhert, and Druker. Additionally, the name has been associated with various place names, such as Druckersheim and Druckergasse, reflecting the geographical spread of the family.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Drucker

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

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

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