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Tucker name meaning
First Name
44k
in the U.S.
since 1880
44k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
167k
in the U.S.
in 2010
167k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Tucker mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Tucker
User Submitted Origins
English
71%
Australian
7%
Hebrew
7%
German
7%
Jamaican
7%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Tucker means "Tailor" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from the United States, the name Tucker is of Australian origin and means "'Food' to my understanding a slang term for grub in Australian".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Tucker means "Softener of cloth".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Tuck"er
Senses
- One who, or that which, tucks; specifically, an instrument with which tuck are made.
- A narrow piece of linen or the like, folded across the breast, or attached to the gown at the neck, forming a part of a woman's dress in the 17th century and later.
- A fuller.(Prov. Eng)
Etymology: See Tuck (v. t.), 4
- Daily food; meals; also, food in general.(Slang or Colloq)"Tobacco, matches, and tucker, the latter comprising almost anything within the province of food." [C. L. Money.]
Etymology: Cf. Tuck (n.), 5
verb Tuck"er
To tire; to weary; -- usually with out.
Other Dictionary Sources
- A detachable yoke of linen or lace worn over the breast of a low-cut dress
- A sewer who tucks
- United States vaudevillian (born in Russia) noted for her flamboyant performances (1884-1966)
- United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
- Wear out completely
Wiktionary
- A south-western English occupational surname; equivalent to Fuller.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
Notable Persons Named Tucker
Notable Persons Named Tucker
Tucker Carlson
Tucker Carlson is a news anchor, commentator, pundit, columnist, news presenter, and andcolumnist. Tucker was given the name Tucker McNear Carlson by his parent Dick Carlson on May 16th, 1969 in San Francisco, California, United States.
Tucker Max
Tucker was born on September 27th, 1975 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Tucker Albrizzi
Tucker Albrizzi is an actor. He was most active from 2007 to present. Tucker was born on February 25th, 2000 in Palm Harbor, Florida, U.S.
Tucker Smith
Tucker Smith was an actor, dance, singing, dancer, and singer. Tucker was given the name Thomas William Smith on April 24th, 1936 in Philadelphia. He passed away on December 22nd, 1988.
Tucker Smallwood
Tucker was born on February 22nd, 1944 in Washington, D.C.
Tucker Gates
Tucker Gates is a television director and television producer. He was most prominent from 1989 to present.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Tucker
Notable Persons With the Last Name Tucker
Chris Tucker
Chris Tucker is a ribaldry, black comedy, insult comedy, and observational comedy comedian. Chris was given the name Christopher Tucker on August 31st, 1971 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Jonathan Tucker
Jonathan Tucker is an actor. His career lasted from 1994 to 1994. Jonathan was given the name Jonathan Moss Tucker on May 31st, 1982 in Boston.
Nana Visitor
Nana Visitor is an actress and actor. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1976 to present. Nana was given the name Nana Tucker on July 26th, 1957 in New York City, New York, U.S.
Tanya Tucker
Tanya Tucker is a country music singer-songwriter. She plays Acoustic guitar and Vocals. She was most active from 1972 to 1972. Tanya was given the name Tanya Denise Tucker on October 10th, 1958 in Seminole, Texas.
Karla Faye Tucker
Karla Faye Tucker is a criminal.
Preston Tucker
Preston was given the name Preston Thomas Tucker on September 21st, 1903 in Capac, Michigan USA. He left this life on December 26th, 1956.
- Forrest TuckerActor
- Maureen TuckerMusician
- P. J. TuckerBasketball Player
- Justin TuckerAthlete
- Corin TuckerMusician
- Scott TuckerAthlete
- Jahlil BeatsRecord Producer
- Benjamin TuckerWriter
- Michael TuckerActor
- Jerry TuckerFilm Actor
- Shonna TuckerSinger-songwriter
- Jeffrey A. TuckerAuthor
- C. Delores TuckerSecretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Darcy TuckerHockey Player
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Tucker | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 70.01% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 24.17% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.78% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.25% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.35% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Tucker
People with the last name Tucker are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Tucker
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