Explore the Family Name Tuckett
The meaning of Tuckett
English (Devon; of Norman origin): probably from a Norman personal name Tuket, a diminutive of Old Norse Tóki or Tukk(a), see Tooke and compare Hackett.
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How common is the last name Tuckett in the United States?
The surname Tuckett, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tuckett was ranked 34,342nd in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 45,569th, a change of -32.69%. The number of occurrences of this surname also declined during this period, with 624 recorded instances in 2000 reducing to 469 in 2010, representing a decrease of 24.84%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, Tuckett went from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, a decline of 30.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #45,569 | -32.69% |
| Count | 624 | 469 | -24.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.16 | -30.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tuckett
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Tuckett surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 81.41% in 2000 to 77.19% in 2010. There were no individuals who reported themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased significantly from 11.70% in 2000 to 15.78% in 2010, an increase of 34.87%. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic modestly increased from 4.33% to 4.90%, and individuals reporting two or more races increased slightly from 2.08% to 2.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.41% | 77.19% | -5.18% |
| Black | 11.7% | 15.78% | 34.87% |
| Hispanic | 4.33% | 4.9% | 13.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 2.13% | 2.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |