Explore the Family Name Schucker
The meaning of Schucker
1. South German (Baden): occupational name for a shoemaker, from Schuck + the agent suffix -er. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from Schuck.
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How common is the last name Schucker in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schucker has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 39,756 in popularity with 520 individuals bearing this name. By the year 2010, it had fallen to rank 43,651 with only 494 individuals carrying the Schucker surname. This represents a decrease of approximately 9.8% in rank and 5% in count. The proportion of people named Schucker per 100,000 also decreased by roughly 10.53%, dropping from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #43,651 | -9.8% |
| Count | 520 | 494 | -5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schucker
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Schucker surname identified as White. In the year 2000, 99.04% of Schuckers identified as White, which slightly dipped to 98.79% by 2010. This indicates a minuscule change of -0.25%. The rest of the ethnic identities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no presence among the Schuckers in both the 2000 and 2010 datasets.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.04% | 98.79% | -0.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |