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

Mucker, 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 Mucker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mucker in America

Mucker is the 47706th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mucker surname appeared 444 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 Mucker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mucker 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 Mucker

The surname Mucker is of German origin, emerging in the 14th century. It is derived from the Low German word "mucker," meaning a grumbler or complainer. This surname likely originated as a nickname for someone known for their tendency to grumble or complain excessively.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Mucker can be found in the Rotenburg Municipal Register from 1385, where a "Hans Mucker" is mentioned. Other early records include a mention of a "Jochem Mucker" in the Minden Town Archives from 1421.

In the 16th century, the surname appears to have spread beyond its original German roots. For instance, in England, there are records of a "John Mucker" born in 1542 in the town of Biddenden, Kent. This suggests that the name may have been adopted by English families or carried over by German immigrants during this period.

During the 17th century, the surname Mucker began to appear in various parts of Europe. Notable individuals include Johann Mucker (1603-1676), a German theologian and author from Augsburg, and Hans Mucker (1640-1712), a Dutch merchant and trader who established a successful business in Amsterdam.

In the 18th century, the name Mucker continued to be found across various regions. One notable figure was Johann Christoph Mucker (1734-1811), a German composer and organist from Saxony. Another was William Mucker (1767-1835), a British politician and landowner who served as a member of parliament for the borough of Ludgershall.

As the 19th century unfolded, the surname Mucker became more widely dispersed, appearing in countries such as the United States and Australia. One prominent individual was Friedrich Mucker (1819-1892), a German-American architect who designed several notable buildings in St. Louis, Missouri.

While the surname Mucker is relatively uncommon today, it has a long history spanning several centuries and regions, with its roots firmly planted in the German language and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mucker

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

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

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