Explore the Family Name Duecker
The meaning of Duecker
North German (Dücker): 1. nickname from an agent noun from Low German duken ‘to duck or dive’ (see Dueck 1). 2. nickname from a Westphalian euphemism for the devil (see Teufel). Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Duecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Duecker in the United States saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 48,963 to 50,960, representing a decrease of 4.08%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased slightly from 404 to 409, marking a minor growth of 1.24%. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 6.67%, moving from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #50,960 | -4.08% |
| Count | 404 | 409 | 1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duecker
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Duecker, according to the same census data, remained predominantly White. In 2000, 98.27% of individuals with this name identified as White, but that percentage declined slightly to 96.09% by 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. However, there was a noticeable emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, making up 2.69% of the population with the Duecker surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.27% | 96.09% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |