2000
#11,340
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,555
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.95
Rare Last name
Stucker
Derived from the German word "stück," referring to a piece of land or a measure of distance.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,420 Americans carry the last name Stucker. That puts it at #13,739 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.71 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 141,634 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stucker 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
2.4K
1 in 141,634
Census rank
#13,739
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,110 bearers of the surname Stucker in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.71 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13739th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stucker, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stucker
The surname Stucker originated from Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the German word "Stuckmeister," which translates to "master of plaster work" or "master of stucco." This suggests that the name was likely associated with individuals who worked as skilled plasterers or stucco artisans.
The earliest known record of the name Stucker can be found in the Palatinate region of Germany, where it appeared in various municipal archives and church records. One notable mention is in the baptismal records of the town of Heidelberg from the year 1587, where a child named Hans Stucker was baptized.
In the 17th century, the name Stucker gained prominence in the city of Augsburg, which was renowned for its skilled artisans and architectural wonders. Records from this period indicate that several Stuckers were involved in the construction and ornamentation of notable buildings, including churches and noble residences.
One of the most famous individuals bearing the surname Stucker was Johann Andreas Stucker (1667-1719), a renowned architect and sculptor from Augsburg. He was renowned for his intricate stucco work and contributed to the decoration of several churches and palaces in southern Germany.
Another notable figure was Johann Jakob Stucker (1720-1798), a German artist and etcher from Augsburg. He is best known for his detailed etchings of architectural landmarks and cityscapes, which provide valuable insights into the urban landscapes of 18th-century Germany.
In the 19th century, the Stucker surname spread across various regions of Germany, and some members of the family migrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable individual from this period was Karl Stucker (1822-1892), a German-American artist and painter who was renowned for his landscapes and portraits.
During the 20th century, the name Stucker continued to be associated with various professions, including academics, artists, and professionals. One notable figure was Hans Stucker (1889-1975), a German-American architect who designed several notable buildings in New York City, including the Stucker Building on 58th Street.
Overall, the surname Stucker has a rich history rooted in the skilled craftsmanship of stucco work and architectural ornamentation, with its origins tracing back to the 16th century in Germany. Throughout the centuries, individuals bearing this name have contributed significantly to the arts, architecture, and various other fields.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stucker
Among Census respondents with the surname Stucker, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Stucker 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 Stucker surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 1,949
- Two or more races3.0% · 63
- Hispanic or Latino2.2% · 47
- Black or African American1.0% · 21
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 15
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 15
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stucker
Stucker 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
#11,250
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,810
+255 bearers (+10.0%)
Per 100,000 0.95
Rank movement Up 90 places
2020
#13,739
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,110
-700 bearers (-24.9%)
Per 100,000 0.71
Rank movement Down 2,489 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,340 | 2,555 | 0.95 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,250 | 2,810 | 0.95 | +255 bearers (+10.0%) | Up 90 places |
| 2020 | #13,739 | 2,110 | 0.71 | -700 bearers (-24.9%) | Down 2,489 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 Stucker 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 | #11,250 | #13,739 | -22.1% |
| Count | 2,810 | 2,110 | -24.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.95 | 0.71 | -25.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stucker bearers went from 2,810 to 2,110 (-24.9% change). The surname moved down 2,489 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,250 to #13,739.
FAQ
Stucker surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stucker?
Name Census estimates that about 2,420 living Americans carry the surname Stucker. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 141,634 residents.
How common is Stucker?
Stucker ranks #13,739 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.71 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,110 people with the surname Stucker. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,420), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.71 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.71 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Stucker.
Has Stucker become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stucker went from 2,810 recorded bearers to 2,110. That is a decrease of 700 (-24.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #11,250 to #13,739.
What does the Census say about the background of Stucker?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stucker, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (2.2%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Stucker in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (1,949 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stucker appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Two or More Races (3.0%), Hispanic (2.2%). 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 Stucker (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 Stucker mean?
Derived from the German word "stück," referring to a piece of land or a measure of distance. 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 Stucker (0.71 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 common is the surname Stucker?
Find out how common the surname Stucker is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.