Shuck

Shuck Meaning & Origin

About Shuck
The surname Shuck is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old English word "scucca," meaning "demon" or "evil spirit," indicating that the name may have been given to someone who was believed to possess supernatural or eerie qualities. Another possibility is that it originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be mischievous or troublesome. Additionally, Shuck could also be a variant spelling of the surname Shook, which is derived from the Middle English word "schokke," meaning "plowshare," and may have been an occupational name for a plowman or someone involved in agriculture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Shuck is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Shuck: 4,078
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8130
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.38

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shuck based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Shuck is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AH1 K
🌐 IPA
/ʃək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shuck in Braille

Here's how to represent Shuck in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Shuck in braille

How to sign the name Shuck using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Shuck using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shuck in sign language

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