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

Ueki, 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 Ueki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ueki in America

Ueki is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ueki surname appeared 189 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 Ueki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ueki 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 Ueki

The surname UEKI is of Japanese origin, originating from the Edo period (1603-1868) in the region of Honshū, the largest and most populous island of Japan. The name likely derives from the Japanese word "ueki," which means "plant" or "sprout," suggesting that the name may have been originally associated with agricultural or horticultural professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the UEKI surname can be found in the Edo Bakufu (shogunate) records from the late 17th century, where it appears in reference to a family of farmers from the Tochigi Prefecture. This area, located in the northern part of the Kantō region, was known for its fertile land and thriving agricultural communities.

In the late 18th century, the name UEKI is mentioned in the "Nihon Sandai Jitsuroku" (Records of Three Generations of Japan), a historical chronicle that documents various noble families and their lineages. This suggests that some UEKI families may have gained prominence and social status during this period.

Notable individuals with the UEKI surname include:

1. Ueki Emori (1857-1892), a Meiji-era painter renowned for his landscapes and portraits.
2. Ueki Masanori (1912-1987), a philosopher and scholar who specialized in Eastern thought and Buddhism.
3. Ueki Naoichi (1886-1944), a military officer who served in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.
4. Ueki Toshiko (1928-2012), a celebrated author known for her novels exploring themes of family and tradition in post-war Japan.
5. Ueki Yasumaro (572-657), a scholar and nobleman who played a crucial role in compiling the "Kojiki," one of the earliest written records of Japanese mythology and history.

While the UEKI surname has its roots in rural Japan, it has since spread to various regions and urban centers, reflecting the migration and social mobility of families over time. However, its origins can be traced back to the fertile lands of Honshū, where it emerged as a name associated with agricultural traditions and the cultivation of plants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ueki

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

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

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