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

Druker, 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 Druker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Druker in America

Druker is the 68547th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Druker surname appeared 287 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Druker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Druker 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 Druker

The surname Druker is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the German word "drucker," which translates to "printer" or "pressman." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname, given to individuals who worked as printers or bookbinders.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Druker can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to the 15th century. In these records, a man named Hans Druker is listed as a master printer and bookbinder, operating a printing press in the city.

As the printing industry grew and spread throughout Europe, the name Druker likely followed. In the 16th century, a family by the name of Druker is recorded as living in the city of Augsburg, another renowned center of printing and publishing in Germany.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various Dutch records, suggesting that individuals with the surname Druker may have migrated to the Netherlands during this time period. One notable figure was Jan Druker, a Dutch printer and publisher who lived in Amsterdam from 1620 to 1685.

As the centuries passed, the surname Druker continued to be found in various parts of Europe. In the 18th century, a Johann Druker was a renowned clockmaker in the city of Vienna, Austria. His intricate and beautifully crafted clocks were highly sought after by the aristocracy of the time.

Another notable individual with the surname Druker was Wilhelm Druker, a German philosopher and writer who lived from 1795 to 1864. He was known for his works on ethics and morality, and his teachings influenced many intellectuals of the 19th century.

In more recent times, the name Druker has also been associated with several prominent figures. One example is Peter Drucker, an influential management consultant and author who was born in Austria in 1909 and passed away in 2005. He is widely regarded as the father of modern management theory and his writings have had a significant impact on business practices worldwide.

While the surname Druker may have originated in Germany as an occupational name, it has since spread across various regions and cultures, reflecting the migration patterns and historical movements of people over the centuries. Despite its varied geographical distribution, the name continues to carry the legacy of its printing and publishing roots, serving as a reminder of the important role these professions played in the dissemination of knowledge and information throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Druker

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

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

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