Rucker or Rücker is a surname, and may refer to: * Sir

Arthur William Rucker Sir Arthur William Rucker (or Rücker) (23 October 1848, Clapham Park, London, England – 1 November 1915, Yattendon, Berkshire) was a British physicist. Education and career Rucker gained his BA at Brasenose College, Oxford, in 1871, a ...

(1848–1915), British physicist *

Atterson Rucker Atterson Walden Rucker (April 3, 1847 – July 19, 1924) was an American lawyer, mining executive, and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Colorado from 1909 to 1913. He had previously served in the Confederate States Army dur ...

(1847-1924), American politician * Benjamin Rucker (1889–1934), African American stage magician *

Darius Rucker Darius Carlos Rucker (born May 13, 1966) is an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He first gained fame as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, which he founded in 1986 at the University of South Ca ...

(born 1966), American musician (Hootie and the Blowfish and a country solo act) * Edgar P. Rucker (1861–1908), West Virginia Attorney General and brother of William W. Rucker * Edmund Rucker (1835–1924), Confederate officer during the American Civil War * Foster Purcell Rucker (1905/1905-1989), birth name of American broadcaster Galen Drake *

Frostee Rucker Frostee Lynn Rucker (born September 14, 1983) is a former American football defensive lineman. He played college football at USC, and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Rucker has also played for t ...

(born 1983), American football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals *

Gerta Rücker Gerta Rücker (born 1955) is a German statistician known for her expertise in meta-analysis, and in its application to studies of borderline personality disorder. She is a researcher in the Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics at the Uni ...

(born 1955), German statistician *

Henry A. Rucker Henry Allen Rucker (November 14, 1852—May 11, 1924) was an African American entrepreneur and politician. He was born into slavery. A good mother was credited for helping him achieve success as he was, “like steel” tempered amidst the “awfu ...

(1852–1924), African American entrepreneur and politician * Jane Rucker (1830–1907), American pioneer and real estate investor * Jennie Mae Rucker, American educator and librarian *

Joseph T. Rucker Joseph T. Rucker (January 1, 1887 – October 21, 1957) was an American cinematographer who won the Academy Award along with Willard Van der Veer at the 3rd Academy Awards in 1930 for Best Cinematography for the film ''With Byrd at the So ...

(1887–1957), Academy Award–winning cinematographer *

Martin T. Rucker Martin T. Rucker (born June 15, 1957) is a former a Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives.''Official Manual, State of Missouri, 2005-2006.'' Jefferson City, MO: Secretary of State. Biography Rucker is a graduate of St. Jo ...

(born 1957), Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives *

Michael Rucker (baseball) Michael Patrick Rucker (born April 27, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021. Amateur career Rucker played high school baseball while attending Aubu ...

(born 1994), American baseball player *

Mike Rucker Mike may refer to: Animals * Mike (cat), cat and guardian of the British Museum * Mike the Headless Chicken, chicken that lived for 18 months after his head had been cut off * Mike (chimpanzee), a chimpanzee featured in several books and document ...

(born 1975), American football defensive end for the Carolina Panthers *

Nap Rucker George Napoleon "Nap" Rucker (September 30, 1884 – December 19, 1970) was a sportsperson and politician from Georgia. Rucker was a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Superbas/Dodgers/Robins. Over his 10 seasons, Ruck ...

(1884–1970), left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball *

Patricia Rucker Patricia Rucker (born Patricia Elena Puertas on April 27, 1974 in Caracas) is a Republican member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 16th district since January 11, 2017. Rucker served as the chairwoman of the Senate Education Commi ...

(born 1974), West Virginia state Senator *

Philip Rucker Philip Rucker is an American reporter and author. He is currently the White House Bureau Chief at ''The Washington Post'', where he has been working since 2005. Early life and education Rucker is a 2002 graduate of the St. Andrew's School in Sa ...

, American journalist *

Reggie Rucker Reginald Joseph Rucker (born September 21, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, New England Patriots and Cleveland Brown ...

(born 1947), American football player * Robert D. Rucker (born 1952), Indiana Supreme Court justice *

Rudy Rucker Rudolf von Bitter Rucker (; born March 22, 1946) is an American mathematician, computer scientist, science fiction author, and one of the founders of the cyberpunk literary movement. The author of both fiction and non-fiction, he is best know ...

(born 1946), American computer scientist and science fiction author *

Sandra Rucker Sandra "Sandy" Rucker (born October 29, 1987, in Palm Springs, California), is a former competitive American figure skater. She was the 2005 U.S. national junior champion. Rucker was coached by Tammy Gambill. Rucker was one of four figure skater ...

(born 1987), American figure skater *

Stephen Rucker Stephen Donald Rucker (born June 27, 1949) is an American composer. Rucker studied piano with M. Mendelsohn of the Paris Conservatory. He has composed and conducted for the London Symphony Orchestra in the animated film, '' Little Nemo: Adventu ...

(born 1949), American television composer *

Steve Rucker Stephen "Steve" Rucker (born 2 March 1954) is an American musician and drummer who served as a drummer with many artists. His biggest and well known act was the Bee Gees. With the Bee Gees band, he appeared on '' The Tonight Show'', ''Late Nigh ...

(born 1954), drummer for the Bee Gees * Tinsley W. Rucker Jr. (1848–1926), American politician, soldier and lawyer *

Ursula Rucker Ursula Rucker is an American spoken word recording artist. Rucker is known for a diverse repertoire, and for using techniques that catch her listeners' attention. Biography Rucker was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she w ...

, spoken word recording artist * William Waller Rucker (1855-1936), American politician and brother of Edgar Rucker

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