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

Kack, 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 Kack surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kack in America

Kack is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kack surname appeared 222 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 Kack.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kack 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 Kack

The surname KACK is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, a state in southeastern Germany. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "kacke," which means "dung" or "excrement."

In its early days, the surname KACK was likely a descriptive nickname given to individuals who worked in professions related to waste management or fertilization. This could include occupations such as farmers, gardeners, or night soil collectors. It's also possible that the name was used to describe someone with an unpleasant or foul-smelling demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the KACK surname can be found in the "Kirchenbücher" (church records) of the town of Augsburg, Bavaria, dating back to the late 1500s. These records document the births, marriages, and deaths of local residents, including individuals bearing the KACK name.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Hans KACK (1612-1678) was recorded as a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Nuremberg, known for his successful business dealings in the textile industry. Another individual, Johann KACK (1662-1732), was a respected scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Heidelberg.

During the 18th century, the KACK surname spread beyond Bavaria to other regions of Germany. In 1765, a man named Friedrich KACK (1728-1801) was documented as a skilled clockmaker and watchmaker in the town of Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg. His son, Wilhelm KACK (1760-1824), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned horologist, contributing to the development of precision timekeeping instruments.

In the 19th century, the KACK surname made its way to other parts of Europe and the Americas through emigration. One notable figure from this era was Anna KACK (1820-1892), a German-American pioneer who settled in the state of Wisconsin and became a prominent figure in the local community, known for her philanthropic efforts and advocacy for women's rights.

Throughout history, the KACK surname has been found in various spellings, including Kacke, Kacken, and Kacker, reflecting regional variations and linguistic changes over time. While the name's origins may be somewhat unsavory, the individuals who bore this surname have contributed to various fields and left their mark on history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kack

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

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

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