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

Ucker, 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 Ucker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ucker in America

Ucker is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ucker surname appeared 127 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 Ucker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ucker 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 Ucker

The surname Ucker has its origins in the Germanic region, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word 'uokar,' which referred to a dweller near a river or stream. The name's earliest recorded instances can be found in regions along the Rhine and Danube rivers, where the original bearers likely resided.

One of the earliest documented references to the Ucker surname appears in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical records from the 12th century. This document mentions an individual named Henricus Ucker, a landowner in the vicinity of modern-day Cologne, Germany.

During the 13th century, the name Ucker began to spread across various regions of Europe due to migration and trade. In England, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 record a William Ucker as a landowner in Lincolnshire. This suggests that the name had already established a presence in parts of Britain by that time.

The 14th century saw the emergence of notable individuals bearing the Ucker surname. In 1362, a German scholar named Johannes Ucker was appointed as a professor at the University of Heidelberg, where he taught philosophy and theology until his death in 1378.

In the 15th century, the Ucker name gained prominence in the Netherlands. Historical records from the city of Leiden mention a merchant family, the Uckers, who played a significant role in the local textile trade during the late 1400s.

As the centuries progressed, the Ucker surname continued to be represented by individuals across various fields. One such figure was the German painter and engraver, Hans Ucker (1545-1607), renowned for his religious artwork and contributions to the Nuremberg Renaissance.

Another notable bearer of the Ucker name was Johann Ucker (1677-1742), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Duke of Saxe-Weimar. His compositions, particularly his organ works, were highly acclaimed during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, the Ucker surname gained recognition in the field of literature. August Ucker (1819-1877), a German poet and novelist, published several works that explored themes of nature and rural life. His most celebrated work, "Dorfgeschichten" (Village Stories), remains a significant contribution to German literary heritage.

Throughout its history, the Ucker surname has been associated with various locations, including the town of Uckermark in northeastern Germany, which likely derived its name from the nearby Ucker River. The name's variants, such as Uckermann and Uckert, have also been documented, reflecting regional linguistic variations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ucker

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

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

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