Explore the Family Name Uecker
The meaning of Uecker
German (also Ücker): 1. from the ancient Germanic personal name Audagar, a compound of od ‘property, possession’ + gar ‘ready’ or gēr ‘javelin, spear’. 2. topographic name from the river Ücker, or a habitational name from a place called Ückern in Westphalia. Compare Ucker. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Detlef, Erwin, Kurt, Ottmar.
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How common is the last name Uecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Uecker has seen an increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 17,001 among all surnames in the US, but by 2010, it had improved its standing to 16,284th place, representing a 4.22% change. The number of individuals carrying this name also rose from 1,540 people in the year 2000 to 1,771 by 2010, increasing by 15%. Proportionally, the presence of Ueckers per 100,000 people also grew from 0.57 to 0.6, a rise of about 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,001 | #16,284 | 4.22% |
| Count | 1,540 | 1,771 | 15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.6 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uecker
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicate some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with the surname Uecker identified as White, though there was a slight decline from 97.79% in 2000 to 96.61% in 2010. There was growth, however, in other ethnic categories. Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased from 0.32% to 0.51%, accounting for a 59.38% change. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 0.52% to 0.79%, a 51.92% change. Furthermore, the Hispanic segment rose from 1.10% to 1.52%, a 38.18% change. Interestingly, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities, which were absent in 2000, emerged in 2010, each claiming 0.28% of the total Uecker population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 96.61% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.52% | 38.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0.52% | 0.79% | 51.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.51% | 59.38% |
| Black | 0% | 0.28% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.28% | 0% |