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

Ucles, 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 Ucles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ucles in America

Ucles is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ucles surname appeared 147 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 Ucles.

The history of the last name Ucles

The surname UCLES has its origins in England, with records of the name dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "ucle," which referred to a small stream or river. This suggests that the name may have originated as a topographic surname, given to someone who lived near a small water source.

One of the earliest known references to the name UCLES can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is recorded as "Uckeles." This medieval survey, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides valuable insights into the distribution of surnames and place names across England at the time.

The UCLES surname is closely associated with the town of Cambridge, England, where the University of Cambridge is located. In fact, the town's name was originally spelled "Grantebrigge" or "Cauntebrigge," and it is believed that UCLES may have been an early variant or spelling of this place name.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname UCLES was Sir John Ucles, who lived in the late 13th century and served as the High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire. Another notable figure was William Ucles, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the UCLES surname gained prominence with Thomas Ucles, who was a prominent clergyman and served as the Dean of Worcester Cathedral from 1558 to 1560. His son, Thomas Ucles Jr., followed in his footsteps and became the Bishop of Winchester from 1616 to 1618.

During the 17th century, the UCLES family had a strong presence in the county of Oxfordshire, where several members held positions of importance. One such individual was Sir Edward Ucles, who was born in 1620 and served as the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire in 1664.

Another notable figure was Sir Richard Ucles, who was born in 1675 and served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Woodstock, Oxfordshire, in the early 18th century. He was also a respected landowner and a prominent figure in local affairs.

As the centuries passed, the UCLES surname continued to be associated with various parts of England, particularly the counties of Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, and Oxfordshire. While the name may have evolved from its Old English roots, it has maintained a distinct identity and a rich history throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ucles

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

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 Ucles 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.

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

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