Explore the Family Name Tuck
The meaning of Tuck
1. English (Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire): variant of Tooke. See also Tuckett. 2. Altered form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Tuch.
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How common is the last name Tuck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tuck experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 3385th in prevalence among U.S. surnames, but fell to 3560th by 2010, marking a 5.17% decrease. Despite this fall in rank, the actual number of individuals bearing the surname increased from 9666 to 10018, an increase of 3.64%. However, when adjusted for population size, the proportion of individuals with the Tuck surname per 100,000 people decreased by 5.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,385 | #3,560 | -5.17% |
| Count | 9,666 | 10,018 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.58 | 3.4 | -5.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tuck
In terms of ethnicity distribution, the U.S. Census data shows that most people with the Tuck surname identified as white, with a slight decrease from 78.80% in 2000 to 77.63% in 2010. The second largest ethnic group was Black/African American, making up 16.95% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 16.80% in 2010. There was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and those of two or more races, growing by 43.18%, 18.52%, and 26.57% respectively. The percentage of Tucks identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a small increase, going from 0.53% to 0.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.8% | 77.63% | -1.48% |
| Black | 16.95% | 16.8% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.52% | 43.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.81% | 26.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.64% | 18.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.61% | 15.09% |
Tuck ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Tuck is British & Irish, which comprises 59.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (17.4%) and Scandinavian (3.6%). Additional ancestries include Ashkenazi Jewish, Italian, Eastern European, Nigerian, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 59.5% |
| French & German | 17.4% |
| Scandinavian | 3.6% |
| Other | 19.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Tuck
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Tuck have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 89.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 89.00% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 89.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 89.00% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 88.50% |
What Tuck haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Tuck is R-Z8, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z8 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-M405, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Sherwood, Wing, Lyman, Taft, Cates, Call, Shivers, Lovejoy, Somerville, Mayberry.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Tuck surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343
Your paternal lineage may be linked to King Louis XVI
The rule of France by men of the House of Bourbon began with King Henri IV in 1589 C.E. and continued until the beheading of his direct paternal descendant King Louis XVI in 1793. Several years ago, researchers analyzed a mummified head and a blood-soaked cloth that they believed might belong to the two kings, and concluded that the royal paternal line belonged to haplogroup G. In a more recent study, however, a different set of researchers tested three living men who are direct descendants of the Bourbon kings. Their efforts revealed that the male lineage of the House of Bourbon is actually a branch of haplogroup R-M405.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Tuck have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Tuck" Surname 42.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Tuck" Surname 35.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Tuck" Surname 18.5%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Tuck" Surname 15.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Tuck?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Tuck are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition