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

Tuck, 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 Tuck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tuck in America

Tuck is the 3560th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tuck surname appeared 10,018 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Tuck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tuck 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 Tuck

The surname Tuck is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "tucc," meaning "coarse cloth" or "tunic." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname given to someone who worked with or produced coarse cloth.

One of the earliest records of the name Tuck can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Tuca." This reference indicates that the name was already in use during the Norman era in England. Over time, the spelling evolved to its more modern form of "Tuck."

In the 13th century, the name Tuck was associated with various place names in England, such as Tuckwell in Gloucestershire and Tuckfield in Sussex. These place names may have been derived from the surname or vice versa, reflecting the close relationship between surnames and locations during that period.

One notable individual with the surname Tuck was Robert Tuck, a 14th-century English clergyman who served as the Bishop of Lichfield from 1349 to 1358. Another early bearer of the name was John Tuck, a 15th-century English merchant and Member of Parliament for Gloucester in 1472.

In the 16th century, the name Tuck gained literary prominence through the character of Friar Tuck in the legendary tales of Robin Hood. Although a fictional character, Friar Tuck's name became closely associated with the English folklore surrounding Robin Hood's Merry Men.

During the 17th century, the name Tuck was found in various parts of England, including London, where Thomas Tuck, a prominent merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, lived and worked.

As the British Empire expanded, the surname Tuck began to spread to other parts of the world. One notable example is Sir Ralph Tuck (1886-1973), a British civil engineer who played a significant role in the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia.

Throughout history, the surname Tuck has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including clergymen, merchants, politicians, and engineers. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the name has since taken on a global presence, reflecting the diverse journeys and contributions of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tuck

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

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

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