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

Ueda, 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 Ueda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ueda in America

Ueda is the 28552nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ueda surname appeared 835 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 Ueda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ueda 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 Ueda

The surname UEDA is of Japanese origin, originating from the Edo period (1603-1867). It is believed to have derived from the place name "Ueda", a city located in the central region of Nagano Prefecture on the island of Honshu.

The name "Ueda" can be traced back to the early 8th century when the area was known as "Uedamura" (上田村), meaning "upper village". This name likely referred to its geographic location, situated higher in elevation compared to surrounding settlements. Over time, the village grew in importance and eventually became a castle town under the rule of the Naito clan during the Sengoku period (1467-1615).

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name UEDA can be found in the "Azuma Kagami" (吾妻鏡), a historical chronicle from the late 12th century. This text documents the exploits of the Ueda family, a prominent samurai clan who served as retainers to the Hojo clan in the Kamakura Shogunate.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named UEDA Nobuyuki (上田信之, 1565-1634) rose to prominence as a skilled military strategist and daimyo (feudal lord) under the Tokugawa Shogunate. His legacy is remembered in the city of Ueda, where he oversaw the construction of the Ueda Castle and the development of the surrounding region.

Another historically significant individual was UEDA Akinari (上田秋成, 1734-1809), a renowned scholar and writer during the Edo period. He was a prominent figure in the development of Japanese literature, particularly in the genre of yomihon (reading books) and kaidan (ghost stories).

In the late 19th century, UEDA Kazutomo (上田万年, 1867-1937) was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in Japan. He founded the Jissen Women's Academy in Tokyo, which continues to be one of the most prestigious educational institutions for women in the country.

More recently, UEDA Shizuteru (上田静, 1926-2020) was a renowned Japanese judoka and Olympic medalist. He won a silver medal in judo at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and later became a respected coach and instructor, contributing significantly to the sport's development in Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ueda

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

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

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