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

Duckwitz, 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 Duckwitz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duckwitz in America

Duckwitz is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duckwitz surname appeared 267 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 Duckwitz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Duckwitz 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 Duckwitz

The surname DUCKWITZ has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in northern Germany, particularly in the regions of Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg.

One of the earliest recorded spellings of the name can be found in the town records of Lübeck, a historic city in northern Germany, dating back to the late 1500s. The name was likely derived from a combination of German words, with "Duck" referring to a type of fabric or material, and "witz" possibly meaning a place or settlement.

In the 17th century, the name DUCKWITZ appeared in various church records and tax registers in the towns and villages around the Baltic Sea coast. This suggests that families with this surname were involved in trades related to textiles or fabrics, potentially as merchants or artisans.

During the 18th century, the name DUCKWITZ began to spread across other parts of Germany, as well as into neighboring countries like Denmark and Poland. One notable individual from this period was Johann Duckwitz (1718-1789), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on matters of faith and philosophy.

As the 19th century dawned, the DUCKWITZ surname continued to gain prominence, with several individuals making their mark in various fields. Heinrich Duckwitz (1823-1891) was a prominent German industrialist who established successful textile manufacturing businesses in Saxony.

Another notable figure was Friedrich Duckwitz (1840-1915), a German painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life. His works can be found in several art galleries and museums across Europe.

In the early 20th century, Erich Duckwitz (1892-1973) was a German naval officer who played a crucial role in the rescue of Danish Jews during World War II. His actions saved hundreds of lives, and he was later recognized as one of the Righteous Among the Nations by the State of Israel.

The name DUCKWITZ has also been associated with various locations and place names throughout Germany, such as Duckwitz, a small village in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Duckwitzfeld, a district in the city of Hamburg.

While the surname DUCKWITZ is not among the most common in Germany, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duckwitz

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

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

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