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

Shuck, 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 Shuck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shuck in America

Shuck is the 8130th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shuck surname appeared 4,078 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 Shuck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shuck 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 Shuck

The surname SHUCK has its origins in England, where it first emerged as a locational name derived from the Old English word "scucca," meaning a "shuck" or "scarecrow." This name likely referred to someone who lived near a field or area where scarecrows were used to deter birds from crops.

One of the earliest records of the name SHUCK can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Succa" and "Sucche," reflecting the variations in spelling common during that era. These early spellings suggest that the name was present in parts of southern England, particularly in counties like Sussex and Kent.

The SHUCK surname has a long history in England, with several notable individuals bearing the name throughout the centuries. One of the earliest recorded was John Shuck, born in 1492 in Oxfordshire, who was a prominent landowner and local official during the reign of Henry VIII.

Another significant figure was Thomas Shuck, born in 1667 in Somerset, who was a renowned clockmaker and inventor. His innovative designs and contributions to the field of timekeeping earned him widespread recognition in the 18th century.

In the 19th century, the name SHUCK gained further prominence with the birth of William Shuck in 1811 in Lincolnshire. He was a prominent educator and headmaster who played a significant role in shaping the education system in England during the Victorian era.

The SHUCK surname can also be traced back to various place names in England, such as Shuckborough in Warwickshire and Shucknall in Nottinghamshire. These place names likely derived from the same Old English root as the surname, further reinforcing its locational origins.

Throughout history, the SHUCK surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including farmers, artisans, merchants, and academics. The name has been carried across generations, with families often maintaining strong ties to their ancestral roots and the areas from which the surname originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shuck

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

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

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