2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Duckhorn
A surname possibly derived from a geographic location associated with ducks or duck hunting.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Duckhorn. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Duckhorn surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Duckhorn in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Duckhorn, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Duckhorn
The surname Duckhorn can be traced back to the German region of Bavaria, where it first emerged in the medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have originated as a descriptive name, referring to someone who lived near a duck pond or a body of water frequented by ducks. The name is likely derived from the Middle High German words "tūke," meaning duck, and "horn," meaning a small inlet or pond.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Duckhorn can be found in the Bavarian town records of Regensburg, dated 1312, which mentions a certain "Heinrich Duckhorn." This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.
In the 15th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, as evidenced by the mention of a "Hans Duckhorn" in the town chronicles of Nuremberg in 1472. It is also possible that the name made its way to neighboring regions, such as Austria and Switzerland, during this period.
Throughout the centuries, the Duckhorn family played a role in various historical events and occupations. One notable figure was Johann Duckhorn, a skilled blacksmith who lived in the town of Augsburg in the late 16th century. His craftsmanship was highly regarded, and he was commissioned to create intricate metalwork for several churches and noble households in the region.
Another prominent individual bearing the Duckhorn name was Gottfried Duckhorn (1655-1723), a German theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Leipzig. His published works, including treatises on religious philosophy and biblical interpretation, were widely read and influential during his time.
In the 19th century, the Duckhorn family made its mark in the field of agriculture and viticulture. Friedrich Duckhorn (1812-1887), a vintner from the Rhineland region, is credited with pioneering new techniques for grape cultivation and wine production, which helped establish the area's reputation for fine wines.
As the Duckhorn family spread across Europe and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, such as Duckhorn, Duckhorne, and Duckhorn. Some notable figures from more recent history include the Austrian painter Maximilian Duckhorn (1867-1942), known for his landscapes and still-life works, and the American businessman and philanthropist Robert Duckhorn (1932-2016), who co-founded the renowned Duckhorn Vineyards in Napa Valley, California.
While the origin of the name Duckhorn can be traced back to medieval Germany, it has since become a part of the diverse tapestry of global surnames, with descendants bearing this name scattered across various countries and continents.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Duckhorn
Among Census respondents with the surname Duckhorn, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Duckhorn bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Duckhorn surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.5% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino7.6% · 8
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Duckhorn
Duckhorn appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,918 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 1,918 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Duckhorn surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #152,989 | 1.2% |
| Count | 105 | 105 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Duckhorn bearers went from 105 to 105 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 1,918 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #152,989.
FAQ
Duckhorn surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Duckhorn?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Duckhorn. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Duckhorn?
Duckhorn ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Duckhorn. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Duckhorn.
Has Duckhorn become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Duckhorn went from 105 recorded bearers to 105. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Duckhorn?
Among Census respondents with the surname Duckhorn, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Black (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Duckhorn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.5% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Duckhorn appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.5%), Hispanic (7.6%), Black (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Duckhorn (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Duckhorn mean?
A surname possibly derived from a geographic location associated with ducks or duck hunting. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Duckhorn (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Duckhorn?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.