Explore the Family Name Tuckerman
The meaning of Tuckerman
English: from Middle English tuker(e), toker(e) ‘tucker, fuller’ (see Tucker 1) + -man, either for a tucker, or for his servant or assistant.
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How common is the last name Tuckerman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tuckerman experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 49,057th among all surnames in the United States and slipped to the 49,461st spot in 2010, representing a 0.82% drop. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased from 403 to 425, which is a 5.46% growth within this period. Despite the increase in count, the proportion of the population with the Tuckerman surname per 100k decreased by 6.67%, indicating a broader population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #49,461 | -0.82% |
| Count | 403 | 425 | 5.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tuckerman
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that the majority of individuals with the Tuckerman surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This percentage slightly decreased from 98.51% to 95.76% over the decade. The years also saw the emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, accounting for 1.41% and 1.18% respectively of the total population bearing the Tuckerman surname in 2010. There were no recorded changes in those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.51% | 95.76% | -2.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |