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

Uchtman, 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 Uchtman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uchtman in America

Uchtman is the 79075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uchtman surname appeared 241 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 Uchtman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uchtman 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 Uchtman

The surname Uchtman is of German origin, originating in the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old German word "ûht," meaning "dawn" or "daybreak," and the suffix "-man," signifying a person or an occupation. The name likely referred to someone who worked at dawn or was up early in the morning.

The earliest recorded instances of the Uchtman surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of present-day Germany, particularly in the southern and central areas. Variations in spelling, such as Uchtmann, Uchtmen, and Uchtmann, were common due to the inconsistencies in record-keeping during that era.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Uchtman name was Hans Uchtman, a farmer and landowner who lived in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria between 1412 and 1478. Records from the local archives mention his involvement in a dispute over land boundaries with a neighboring village.

In the 16th century, the name Uchtman appeared in the chronicles of the city of Nuremberg, where a certain Wilhelm Uchtman was a prominent merchant and member of the city council from 1524 to 1588. His descendants continued to play a role in the city's affairs for several generations.

Another notable figure was Johann Uchtman, a Lutheran clergyman and theologian born in Erfurt, Saxony, in 1592. He authored several influential works on theology and served as a pastor in various churches throughout his lifetime, until his death in 1657.

During the 17th century, the Uchtman name gained prominence in the military ranks of the Holy Roman Empire. One such individual was Friedrich Uchtman, a cavalry officer who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He was commended for his bravery and leadership in several battles against the Swedish forces.

In the realm of arts and literature, the name Uchtman is associated with Johann Christian Uchtman, a German writer and poet born in Hanover in 1733. His works, which included poems, plays, and satires, were widely acclaimed during the Age of Enlightenment. He passed away in 1802.

As the Uchtman family spread across different regions of Germany and beyond, the name underwent further variations in spelling and pronunciation, reflecting the local dialects and customs. However, its roots can be traced back to the Old German word "ûht," reflecting the name's connection to the concept of dawn and early morning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uchtman

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

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

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