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

Uehara, 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 Uehara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uehara in America

Uehara is the 25954th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uehara surname appeared 946 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 Uehara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uehara 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 Uehara

The surname UEHARA is of Japanese origin, with its roots traced back to the 8th century or earlier. The name is believed to be derived from an old place name or a combination of Japanese words referring to a specific geographic location or feature.

In ancient Japanese records and manuscripts, variations of the name UEHARA can be found, such as "Ueharamura" or "Ueharajinja," suggesting that it may have originated as a place name or a reference to a particular shrine or village. The name's linguistic roots are likely rooted in words related to geography, such as "ue" (meaning "upper" or "above") and "hara" (meaning "plain" or "field").

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the UEHARA name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle from the 8th century, which documents the activities of an individual named UEHARA no Sukune. This historical figure played a role in the administration of the imperial court during that time period.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname UEHARA. In the 16th century, UEHARA Yasumasa (1534-1598) was a prominent samurai and retainer of the powerful Oda clan during the Sengoku period. During the Edo period, UEHARA Tokuzo (1647-1718) was a renowned scholar and calligrapher known for his contributions to the study of classical Japanese literature.

In more recent times, UEHARA Kiyotsugu (1876-1949) was a distinguished geologist and paleontologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of Japan's geological history. UEHARA Kenzen (1890-1957) was a revered Buddhist monk and scholar who played a crucial role in preserving and promoting traditional Japanese culture and values.

Another notable figure is UEHARA Kiyoshi (1920-1998), a pioneering Japanese diplomat who served as the ambassador to several countries and played a pivotal role in promoting international relations and understanding between Japan and other nations.

While the surname UEHARA is not among the most common in Japan, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, from academia and the arts to political and military affairs, over the course of many centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uehara

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

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

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