Explore the Family Name Suckling
The meaning of Suckling
English (Essex): nickname from Middle English suckeling(e) ‘suckling; infant or young animal not yet weaned’, perhaps used as a nickname for a weak or baby-faced person.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Suckling in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Suckling has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname held a rank of 117,538 with 137 occurrences, but by 2010 its ranking had fallen to 136,449 with 123 occurrences. This signifies a drop in popularity by approximately 16.09% and a decrease in count by around 10.22%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a sizeable reduction of around 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #117,538 | #136,449 | -16.09% |
| Count | 137 | 123 | -10.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Suckling
In terms of ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, individuals with the surname Suckling predominantly identified as White. In 2000, about 89.78% identified as White and this figure increased to 92.68% by 2010, indicating a rise of 3.23%. The portion identifying as Hispanic fell significantly from 7.30% in 2000 to 4.07% in 2010, a drop of 44.25%. There were no recorded instances of people with the Suckling surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.78% | 92.68% | 3.23% |
| Hispanic | 7.3% | 4.07% | -44.25% |
| 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% |