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

Schmucker, 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 Schmucker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schmucker in America

Schmucker is the 7695th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schmucker surname appeared 4,314 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Schmucker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schmucker 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 Schmucker

The surname Schmucker originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "schmucker," which means "elegant" or "dapper." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone who was well-dressed or had a refined appearance.

The Schmucker name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony in Germany. It was also found in areas of present-day Austria and Switzerland, as well as in parts of what is now the Czech Republic. Some variations in spelling included Schmuckerhuber, Schmuckherr, and Schmuckler.

One of the earliest known references to the Schmucker name can be found in the records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria, where a family by the name of Schmucker is mentioned in the late 16th century. Another early record comes from the town of Plauen in Saxony, where a Johannes Schmucker is listed in the church registers in the early 17th century.

As the Schmucker family spread throughout Germany and neighboring regions, they established themselves in various professions and trades. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Johann Schmucker (1771-1854), a German-American Lutheran minister and theologian who co-founded the Gettysburg Seminary in Pennsylvania.

Another notable figure was Samuel Mosheim Schmucker (1799-1873), an American Lutheran theologian and son of Johann Schmucker. He was an influential figure in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the United States and served as the president of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg.

In the 19th century, a branch of the Schmucker family settled in the Alsace region of France, where they adopted the French spelling of the name, Schmouker. One member of this family, Jean-Jacques Schmouker (1825-1899), became a prominent lawyer and politician in Strasbourg.

Additionally, the Schmucker name can be found in historical records from the town of Wurzburg in Bavaria, where a family by the name of Schmucker is mentioned in the late 17th century. One member of this family, Georg Schmucker (1679-1744), was a respected clockmaker and goldsmith in the town.

Throughout history, the Schmucker name has been associated with various professions, from clergy and academics to artisans and tradesmen. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has since become a well-established surname with a rich history spanning several centuries and regions of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schmucker

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

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

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