Rucker or Rücker is a surname, and may refer to: * Sir Arthur William Rucker (1848–1915), British physicist * Atterson Rucker (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 the ...

(born 1983), American football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals * Gerta Rücker (born 1955), German statistician * Henry A. Rucker (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 (1887–1957), Academy Award–winning cinematographer * Martin T. Rucker (born 1957), Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives * Michael Rucker (baseball) (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 documen ...

(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, 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 Browns ...

(born 1947), American football player *

Robert D. Rucker Robert D. Rucker (born 1947) was the 105th justice appointed to the Indiana Supreme Court. He retired May 12, 2017. Born in Canton, Georgia, Rucker grew up in Gary, Indiana. He joined the army and served in the 1st Cavalry Division during the ...

(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 known f ...

(born 1946), American computer scientist and science fiction author * Sandra Rucker (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 (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 wa ...

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

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