Explore the Family Name Kuecker
The meaning of Kuecker
German (Kücker): perhaps a nickname for someone with a habit of peering about from side to side, from a noun derivative of kuecken ‘to peer’. Compare Kucker.
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How common is the last name Kuecker in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kuecker saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010, moving down in rank from 37,728 to 39,117, a change of -3.68%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased slightly by 1.62% during the same period, from 554 in 2000 to 563 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also decreased, falling by -9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #39,117 | -3.68% |
| Count | 554 | 563 | 1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuecker
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kuecker, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, remained largely consistent between 2000 and 2010. The predominant ethnicity was White, making up 98.38% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 97.51% in 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. However, there was a small emergence of Hispanic representation in 2010 at 1.42%. Data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.38% | 97.51% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.42% | 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% |