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

Heuck, 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 Heuck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Heuck in America

Heuck is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Heuck surname appeared 214 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 Heuck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Heuck 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 Heuck

The surname HEUCK is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, where it was derived from the German word "heuck," meaning "hook" or "bent." This suggests that the name was likely initially a descriptive nickname for someone with a hooked nose or a bent posture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HEUCK surname can be found in the Rotenburg chronicles, a historical document from the late 15th century that mentions a certain "Hans Heuck" among the local residents. The name also appears in various church records and tax registers from the same period in the towns of Leipzig and Dresden.

In the 16th century, the HEUCK name began to spread beyond Saxony, with some families migrating to neighboring regions such as Thuringia and Brandenburg. One notable figure from this era was Johann HEUCK (1529-1599), a Lutheran pastor and theologian who served in the town of Wittenberg and was a contemporary of Martin Luther.

By the 17th century, the HEUCK surname had established a presence in other parts of Germany as well. Records show a family by the name of HEUCK residing in the town of Münster, Westphalia, during this time. Another prominent individual was Hans HEUCK (1618-1693), a merchant and landowner from the city of Hamburg.

The 18th century saw the HEUCK name continue to spread across Europe, with some families even making their way to the Netherlands and Switzerland. One notable figure was Friedrich HEUCK (1743-1819), a German-born Swiss artist and engraver who gained acclaim for his landscape paintings and etchings.

In the 19th century, the HEUCK surname began to appear in historical records from various parts of the world, as some families emigrated from Europe to other continents. For instance, there are records of a HEUCK family settling in the United States in the mid-1800s, with a certain Wilhelm HEUCK (1826-1905) establishing himself as a successful farmer in Pennsylvania.

Throughout its history, the HEUCK surname has been associated with various professions and backgrounds, from clergy and academics to merchants and artisans. While it may have originated as a descriptive nickname, the name has endured and spread across generations, a testament to the rich tapestry of German heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Heuck

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

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

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