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

Guckes, 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 Guckes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guckes in America

Guckes is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guckes surname appeared 120 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 Guckes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guckes 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 Guckes

The surname GUCKES is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots tracing back to the late medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "gucken," which means "to look" or "to peer." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who had a distinctive or curious gaze.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GUCKES can be found in the Bürgermeisterbuch, a historical record of mayors and civic leaders in the town of Nürnberg, dating back to the 15th century. In this document, a certain Hans Guckes is mentioned as holding a prominent position in the local government during the late 1400s.

In the 16th century, the GUCKES name appears to have spread to various regions of Germany, with records showing families bearing this surname in cities like Cologne, Frankfurt, and Leipzig. One notable figure from this era was Johann Guckes, a Lutheran theologian and academic who lived from 1515 to 1581. He served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg and contributed several scholarly works on theological subjects.

As the name GUCKES traveled across Europe, it underwent some variations in spelling, such as Guckes, Guckés, and Guckies. In the Netherlands, for instance, the name took on the form Guckies, and there are records of a Dutch merchant named Pieter Guckies who lived in Amsterdam in the early 1700s.

Moving into the 19th century, the GUCKES name gained further recognition with the birth of Heinrich Guckes (1813-1879), a German writer and poet who was celebrated for his lyrical works and contributions to the Romantic literary movement. Another prominent figure from this era was Karl Guckes (1828-1901), a German engineer who played a significant role in the development of early steam engine technology.

As the GUCKES surname spread globally, it found its way to other parts of the world, including the United States. One notable American bearer of this name was William Guckes (1892-1978), a successful businessman and philanthropist who made substantial contributions to various charitable organizations in the early 20th century.

Throughout its history, the surname GUCKES has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, ranging from academics and writers to entrepreneurs and engineers. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, the name has left its mark across various cultures and regions, reflecting the rich tapestry of human migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guckes

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

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

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