Explore the Family Name Mucker
The meaning of Mucker
German: nickname from an agent derivative of mucken ‘to bridle or bristle, to rebel’, denoting a person of prickly or rebellious character.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mucker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mucker saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 44,103rd in terms of popularity but dropped to 47,706th by 2010, marking an 8.17% decrease. The number of people bearing this surname also slightly decreased from 460 in 2000 to 444 in 2010, a reduction of 3.48%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Mucker surname per 100,000 people fell by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #47,706 | -8.17% |
| Count | 460 | 444 | -3.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mucker
Analyzing the same Decennial U.S. Census data for ethnicity reveals that the Mucker surname has been associated predominantly with the Black community, although there has been a slight decrease in this association from 67.39% in 2000 to 64.64% in 2010. An increase was noted among those identifying as two or more races, rising from 4.13% to 4.73%. There was also a small growth in the White segment, from 26.52% to 27.48%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a decline from 1.74% to 1.35%. The census data recorded no change for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 67.39% | 64.64% | -4.08% |
| White | 26.52% | 27.48% | 3.62% |
| Two or More Races | 4.13% | 4.73% | 14.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.74% | 1.35% | -22.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |