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

Secker, 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 Secker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Secker in America

Secker is the 62359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Secker surname appeared 321 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 Secker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Secker 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 Secker

The surname SECKER is an English occupational name derived from the Old English word 'secor', meaning 'sacristan' or 'sexton'. This refers to an individual who was responsible for the maintenance and care of a church, its furnishings, and the ringing of bells. The name is believed to have originated in the early medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

SECKER was primarily concentrated in southern England, particularly in the counties of Sussex, Surrey, and Kent. The earliest recorded instance of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Sussex in 1230, where a William Secker is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already well-established by the 13th century.

In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a Thomas le Secher is listed in Oxfordshire, suggesting variations in spelling and pronunciation. The name is also found in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1332, which record a John Secker in Sussex.

One noteworthy individual bearing the SECKER surname was John Secker, who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was a renowned engraver and printer, known for his work on maps and mathematical instruments during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable figure was Thomas Secker, who was born in 1693 and served as the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1758 until his death in 1768. He played a significant role in the Church of England and was a respected theologian and author.

In the 18th century, a family of SECKERs resided in Buckinghamshire, where John Secker (1716-1795) was a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament. His son, also named John Secker (1742-1818), continued the family's political legacy and served as a Member of Parliament as well.

The name SECKER can also be traced back to place names in England, such as Secker's Farm in Kent and Secker's Hill in Sussex. These locations may have been named after individuals bearing the surname, further solidifying its connection to the region.

Throughout history, the SECKER surname has been associated with various occupations, including clergymen, engravers, landowners, and politicians. While its origins lie in the church, the name has evolved and spread across different parts of England, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Secker

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

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

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