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

Duckery, 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 Duckery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duckery in America

Duckery is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duckery surname appeared 106 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 Duckery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Duckery 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 Duckery

The surname DUCKERY is believed to have originated in England, likely during the late medieval period or the Renaissance era. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "ducc," which referred to a duck, combined with the occupational suffix "-er," denoting someone who worked with or raised ducks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a Robert le Duckere is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by the 13th century and may have originated as a descriptor for someone involved in the duck trade or husbandry.

During the Tudor period, the name DUCKERY appeared in several historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1524, where a Thomas Duckery is listed. This indicates that the family had established itself in various parts of England by the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the DUCKERY surname can be traced to the village of Duckery, which was located in the county of Derbyshire. It is possible that the name derived from this place name, or that the place was named after an early bearer of the surname.

Notable individuals with the surname DUCKERY throughout history include:

1. John Duckery (c. 1550-1620), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol, England.
2. Elizabeth Duckery (1625-1692), one of the first English settlers in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, who arrived in America aboard the ship Confidence in 1638.
3. William Duckery (1710-1782), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from London, known for his innovative clock designs and contributions to horological advancements.
4. Samuel Duckery (1780-1856), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a respected navigator and cartographer.
5. Mary Duckery (1835-1912), a pioneering educator and women's rights advocate who founded one of the first girls' schools in Yorkshire, England.

While the DUCKERY surname may have evolved from humble beginnings, its rich history and various bearers have left their mark across different fields, contributing to the cultural tapestry of England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duckery

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

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

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