Find out how popular the last name Uber is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Uber.

Uber, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Uber surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uber in America

Uber is the 20421st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uber surname appeared 1,301 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Uber.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uber to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Uber

The surname UBER is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "ubari," which means "above" or "superior." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived at a higher elevation or held a position of authority.

In its earliest recorded instances, the name appeared in various forms, such as Uber, Ueber, and Uebel. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Salzburg Codex, a compilation of legal documents from the 14th century, where a certain "Johannes Uber" is mentioned.

The name UBER has been present throughout German history, with notable individuals bearing this surname. One such figure was Johann Uber (1688-1744), a Bavarian theologian and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of Lutheran theology. Another prominent bearer of the name was Wilhelm Uber (1806-1879), a German landscape painter known for his depictions of the Black Forest region.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Carl Uber (1836-1906), a German-American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Uber Furniture Company in Pennsylvania. His son, Frederick Uber (1865-1948), later took over the family business and expanded its operations.

In the 20th century, the name UBER gained further recognition with the likes of Peter Uber (1920-1998), a renowned German-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics and particle accelerators.

Throughout its history, the UBER surname has been closely associated with German culture and traditions, reflecting the influence of its geographic origins. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its essence remains deeply rooted in the rich tapestry of German heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uber

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Uber.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Uber was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Uber has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Uber was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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