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

Zuck, 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 Zuck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zuck in America

Zuck is the 22404th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zuck surname appeared 1,149 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 Zuck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zuck 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 Zuck

The surname Zuck finds its origins largely in German-speaking regions, with historical roots stretching back to medieval times. The name Zuck is believed to have derived from the German word "zucken," which means "to jerk or twitch," potentially referring to an individual with a noticeable twitch or a lively personality. Another possible etymology links the name to “Zucker,” the German word for sugar, which could imply a connection to the trade or production of sugar.

Zuck has variations in spelling, such as Zück, Zucker, and Tsuk, each reflective of the regions within German-speaking territories where the name was found. For instance, in the Rhineland-Palatinate area, the name Zuck appeared in local records as early as the 13th century. It often appeared in the context of occupation-related surnames, reflecting the medieval European practice of linking individuals to their trades.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname comes from the Annals of the City of Mainz in the mid-14th century, where the name Hans Zuck was registered in 1352. Another significant early reference to the Zuck surname is found in the 1398 accounts of the city of Frankfurt am Main, where a merchant named Ludwig Zuck is listed. These instances highlight the presence and integration of the Zuck family in key urban centers during the medieval period.

In the 16th century, the Reformation era brought about more documented individuals with the surname. Johann Zuck, born in 1523 and died in 1585, was noteworthy for his involvement in the printing trade in Strasbourg, where he contributed to the dissemination of Reformation ideas. Several records from the late 1500s also mention Katherine Zuck, a midwife in Nuremberg, indicating the name's extension to different parts of the Holy Roman Empire.

The surname Zuck also journeyed to America with the waves of German immigration in the 18th and 19th centuries. Jacob Zuck, born in 1721, was among the early settlers in Pennsylvania, arriving in Philadelphia in 1743. He became a notable figure in the local farming community, his name appearing frequently in land deeds and tax records.

In the realm of historical literature, the name is found in the pages of the indispensable “Familiennamenbuch Deutschlands,” a genealogical reference book by Albert Heintze from late 19th century, which mentions the Zuck family and traces their roots to the early German-speaking immigrants.

In conclusion, the surname Zuck has a rich historical tapestry woven through various regions of Germany, characterized by its occupational and descriptive origins. The name has been borne by diverse individuals across centuries, contributing to its enduring presence in historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zuck

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

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

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