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

Zuch, 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 Zuch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zuch in America

Zuch is the 54530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zuch surname appeared 378 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 Zuch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zuch 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 Zuch

The surname Zuch is primarily of Germanic origin, traceable to the regions of Central Europe, particularly within present-day Germany and Austria. The name is most likely derived from an old German word or root such as "zucken" meaning to twitch or move suddenly, indicating an occupation or characteristic related to quick movement, possibly of a hunter or soldier.

Historical records from the late medieval period indicate that the surname Zuch was present in various forms such as Zuck and Zuche across German-speaking territories. One of the earliest references to this surname can be located in feudal documents from the 13th century, suggesting that it was well-established by that time. The name appears in various manorial rolls and land grants indicating the presence of families bearing the name Zuch in rural and semi-urban areas.

An early notable individual with the surname Zuch was Johann Zuch, born in 1543 and recorded as a prominent tradesman in Frankfurt. His involvement in the local guilds is documented through merchant records that highlighted his contribution to the wool trade. Another significant figure is Heinrich Zuch, who served as a town council member in Munich during the late 16th century.

The 17th century saw the name spread into other regions, and historical military records from the Thirty Years' War mention a soldier named Dietrich Zuch, born in 1609, who served in the armies of the Holy Roman Empire. His service records indicate participation in significant battles and substantial movements across Europe.

In the 18th century, Maria Zuch, born in 1732, became a noted figure in Vienna for her philanthropic efforts, especially during times of economic hardship. She was recognized for establishing several charitable organizations that aided the poor and displaced.

As we move into the early 19th century, the surname Zuch appears in émigré lists tied to the wave of German migration to the Americas. One such migrant, Friedrich Zuch, born in 1788, is documented to have settled in Pennsylvania, playing a role in the burgeoning German-American communities.

The migration patterns and socio-political changes in Europe contributed to the dispersion and various adaptations of the surname. Throughout these centuries, the Zuch name was associated with several trades and vocations, illustrating the diverse professional backgrounds of those bearing the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zuch

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

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

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