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

Uceda, 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 Uceda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uceda in America

Uceda is the 57781st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uceda surname appeared 352 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 Uceda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uceda 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 Uceda

The surname Uceda originates from Spain, specifically the region of Castile. It is believed to have derived from a place name, possibly a small village or town called Uceda, located in the province of Guadalajara. The name itself is thought to have its roots in the Iberian-Basque language, with "uz" meaning "water" and "eda" meaning "place," suggesting that the original settlement may have been situated near a body of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Uceda can be traced back to the 13th century, when a nobleman named Gonzalo Uceda was mentioned in a royal charter issued by King Alfonso X of Castile in 1252. This document granted Gonzalo Uceda certain land rights and privileges, indicating that the family held a prominent position in the region at that time.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Juan de Uceda served as a military commander under King Alfonso XI of Castile. He played a significant role in the conquest of Gibraltar from the Moors in 1333, and his name is recorded in several historical accounts from that period.

During the 16th century, a scholar and humanist named Alfonso de Uceda gained recognition for his contributions to literature and philosophy. Born in 1498 in the town of Uceda, he authored several notable works, including a treatise on moral philosophy titled "De Virtute et Vitio" (On Virtue and Vice), published in 1542.

Another notable bearer of the Uceda surname was Diego de Uceda, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of the Americas in the late 16th century. He accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico and later settled in the region of Veracruz, where he was granted land and established a hacienda.

In the 17th century, a prominent member of the Uceda family was María de Uceda y Velasco, who was born in 1620 in Madrid. She was a renowned poet and writer during the Golden Age of Spanish literature and was known for her literary salons, which were attended by several prominent intellectuals and artists of the time.

While the surname Uceda is relatively uncommon outside of Spain, it has remained firmly rooted in its place of origin, with many bearers of the name still residing in the regions of Castile and Guadalajara today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uceda

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

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 Uceda 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 Uceda 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 Uceda was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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