Zuckers

Zuckers is a surname of German origin. It is commonly understood as a variant of Zucker, the German word for sugar. As a surname, Zuckers most likely originated from an occupational nickname related to sugar production or trade, and it is found among German-speaking populations as well as in Jewish diaspora communities.

Linguistically, Zucker is a mass noun in German; the usual plural in everyday usage is Zucker, and for referring to different kinds of sugar speakers use terms like Zuckerarten or specific varieties such as Kristallzucker or brauner Zucker. The form Zuckers can appear as the genitive of Zucker in phrases such as des Zuckers, but it is not standard usage as a standalone plural for the noun. As a surname, Zuckers stands apart from the ordinary pluralization rules of the noun and is treated as a proper noun.

Geographically, families bearing the surname Zuckers have appeared in Germany, other German-speaking regions, and in countries with large German or Ashkenazi Jewish diasporas, including the United States, Canada, and Israel. Variants of the name, such as Zucker, Zuckerman, or other transliterations, reflect regional pronunciation and immigration histories. In genealogical and historical records, Zuckers may be linked to similar surnames with shared etymological roots tied to the word sugar or to occupational naming practices in Central and Eastern Europe.