2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Puckerin
An English surname derived from an occupational name for someone who made or sold purses or pouches.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Puckerin. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Puckerin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Puckerin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Puckerin, the largest self-reported group is Black at 78.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.8%) and Two or More Races (5.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Puckerin
The surname Puckerin is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word 'puca', meaning a goblin or mischievous sprite, combined with the suffix '-erin', indicating a person or someone associated with the root word.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1297, where a Robert Puckerin is listed as a taxpayer. This suggests that the name was already established in parts of northern England by the late 13th century.
In the 15th century, the Puckerin surname appeared in various records across the counties of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire. This suggests that the name may have its roots in the rural areas of northern and central England, possibly related to folklore or local legends involving mischievous sprites or goblins.
The Puckerin name can also be traced back to the village of Puckering, located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. This place name, first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as 'Pucherin', is thought to be derived from the Old English words 'puca' and 'inga', meaning 'the people or dwellers of the goblin'.
Notable individuals with the Puckerin surname include:
1. Sir Thomas Puckerin (c. 1550-1636), an English lawyer and politician who served as Lord Keeper of the Great Seal under King James I.
2. William Puckerin (c. 1610-1678), an English Puritan clergyman and author who published several religious works in the 17th century.
3. Elizabeth Puckerin (c. 1675-1744), a landowner and philanthropist from Lincolnshire, known for her charitable contributions to local churches and schools.
4. John Puckerin (1745-1823), a British military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War and later became a Member of Parliament.
5. Mary Puckerin (1802-1887), an English novelist and poet who wrote under the pen name 'Edith Greenwood'.
While the Puckerin surname may have originated from folklore or local legends, it has since become a well-established family name in England, with various branches and individuals contributing to the history and culture of the country over several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Puckerin
Among Census respondents with the surname Puckerin, the largest self-reported group is Black at 78.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.8%) and Two or More Races (5.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Puckerin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Puckerin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American78.4% · 80
- Hispanic or Latino8.8% · 9
- Two or more races5.9% · 6
- White4.9% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Puckerin
Puckerin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 12,421 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,677 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 12,421 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 3,677 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Puckerin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #154,755 | 2.3% |
| Count | 102 | 102 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 13.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Puckerin bearers went from 102 to 102 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 3,677 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #154,755.
FAQ
Puckerin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Puckerin?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Puckerin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Puckerin?
Puckerin ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Puckerin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Puckerin.
Has Puckerin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Puckerin went from 102 recorded bearers to 102. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Puckerin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Puckerin, the largest self-reported group is Black at 78.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.8%) and Two or More Races (5.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Puckerin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.4% (80 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Puckerin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (78.4%), Hispanic (8.8%), Two or More Races (5.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Puckerin (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Puckerin mean?
An English surname derived from an occupational name for someone who made or sold purses or pouches. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Puckerin (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Puckerin?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Puckerin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.