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

Juckett, 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 Juckett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juckett in America

Juckett is the 50275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juckett surname appeared 416 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 Juckett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juckett 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 Juckett

The surname Juckett has its origins in England and dates back to the late 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "iucc" or "iocced," which means "yoke" or "yoked." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who worked with oxen or other animals that were yoked, perhaps in agriculture or transportation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Juckett can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Jockedene." This document was a survey of landholders and their holdings, and the name likely referred to a specific location or estate.

In the 14th century, the surname Juckett began to appear in various forms, such as "Iockeden," "Iockeden," and "Jokeden," in records from counties like Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire. This variation in spelling was common during this period, as standardized spelling had not yet been established.

One notable figure in the early history of the Juckett surname was John Juckett, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in the late 15th century. Records from that time indicate that he was involved in trade and owned several properties in the area.

Another individual of note was Richard Juckett, who was born in the village of Longworth, Oxfordshire, in the early 16th century. He was a yeoman farmer and is mentioned in the manor court rolls of the time, indicating his involvement in agricultural activities and land ownership.

In the 17th century, the Juckett surname spread beyond its original stronghold in the southern counties of England. One example is Thomas Juckett, who was born in Lincolnshire in 1620 and later emigrated to the American colonies, settling in Massachusetts.

As the centuries passed, the Juckett surname continued to be found throughout England, with concentrations in areas such as Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire. Notable individuals from later periods include the writer and poet William Juckett (1776-1846), who was born in Oxfordshire and published several works during his lifetime.

While the Juckett surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration to countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia. However, its origins can be traced back to the late 13th century in the south of England, where it likely referred to individuals involved in agriculture or animal husbandry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juckett

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

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

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