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

Puckhaber, 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 Puckhaber surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Puckhaber in America

Puckhaber is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Puckhaber surname appeared 238 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 Puckhaber.

We can also compare 2010 data for Puckhaber 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 Puckhaber

The surname PUCKHABER is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name is derived from the German words "pucken" and "haber," which translate to "to beat" and "oats," respectively.

During the medieval period, the name PUCKHABER was often associated with individuals involved in agricultural activities, particularly those responsible for threshing oats or other grains. It is possible that the name initially referred to a person whose occupation involved beating or threshing oats, which was a common practice in those times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PUCKHABER can be found in the town records of Augsburg, dated 1573. These records mention a certain Hans PUCKHABER, who was a farmer and landowner in the region. Another notable mention is in the parish records of Freiburg im Breisgau from the late 16th century, where the name appears with variations such as "Puckhabr" and "Puckheber."

In the 17th century, the name PUCKHABER gained prominence in the region of Swabia, where several families bearing this surname were recorded. One notable individual was Johann PUCKHABER (1620-1687), a respected farmer and landowner in the village of Wangen im Allgäu.

During the 18th century, the PUCKHABER family expanded their influence, and some members migrated to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries. One prominent figure was Friedrich PUCKHABER (1742-1812), a successful merchant and trader based in Nuremberg.

As the Industrial Revolution swept through Europe in the 19th century, the PUCKHABER name became associated with various professions beyond agriculture. For instance, Wilhelm PUCKHABER (1821-1889) was a renowned clockmaker from Stuttgart, while Karl PUCKHABER (1858-1932) was a respected engineer and inventor from Dresden.

Throughout its long history, the surname PUCKHABER has been carried by numerous individuals who have left their mark in various fields, including agriculture, trade, craftsmanship, and industry. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its origins remain firmly rooted in the agricultural traditions of southern Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Puckhaber

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

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

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