Stuck Family History
Stuck Surname Meaning
German (also Stück) is a topographic name derived from Middle High German stuck(e) and stück(e), which means ‘piece, part of a whole, or a piece of land’. This name may indicate a connection to a specific piece of land or territory.
Additionally, it can be a topographic name from Middle Low German stuke, meaning ‘tree stump’. This suggests that the name might have been used for someone who settled in an area characterized by tree stumps, or it could refer to a short or stout person.
The name can also be a metonymic occupational name from Middle High German stuck(e) stück(e), meaning ‘piece of cloth or linen’. This implies that it may have been used for a cloth dealer or tailor, indicating their profession.
Alternatively, it could originate from Middle Low German stucke, meaning ‘gun or cannon’, identifying someone as a maker of such items. This highlights the occupational aspect of the name and its connection to weaponry.
For further comparison, see Stueck as it relates to the variations and usages of the name within different contexts.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022