Explore the Family Name Ducker
The meaning of Ducker
1. English (Norfolk and Yorkshire): nickname from Middle English douker, dokare ‘diving bird’. Compare Diver. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Duker 4. 3. North German (Dücker): see Duecker.
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How common is the last name Ducker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Ducker' saw a slight decrease in rank from 17,755 to 17,839 between 2000 and 2010, showing a change of -0.47%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.77% during the same period, from 1,455 to 1,568. The proportion per 100,000 population slightly reduced by 1.85%, moving from 0.54 to 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,755 | #17,839 | -0.47% |
| Count | 1,455 | 1,568 | 7.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.53 | -1.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ducker
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts over the ten-year span. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 0.55% to 1.21%. Those acknowledging two or more races increased from 1.58% to 1.91%, while those identifying as white decreased from 87.29% to 84.69%. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a substantial increase of 46.62%, going from 2.96% to 4.34%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black rose from 6.74% to 7.46%. However, the percentage of people identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native significantly reduced by 57.30%, moving from 0.89% to 0.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.29% | 84.69% | -2.98% |
| Black | 6.74% | 7.46% | 10.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.96% | 4.34% | 46.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 1.91% | 20.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 1.21% | 120% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 0.38% | -57.3% |