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

Ueno, 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 Ueno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ueno in America

Ueno is the 43077th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ueno surname appeared 502 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 Ueno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ueno 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 Ueno

The surname Ueno is of Japanese origin, with roots dating back to the feudal era of Japan's history. It is believed to have originated from the placename "Ueno" located in the heart of Tokyo. The name "Ueno" itself is derived from the Japanese words "ue" meaning "above" and "no" meaning "field" or "plain", suggesting that the area was situated on higher ground or a hill overlooking the surrounding plains.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ueno can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE), when the Ueno family emerged as a prominent samurai clan serving under the Minamoto shogunate. During this time, the Ueno clan played a significant role in the military and political affairs of the region.

In the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the Ueno surname gained further prominence when Ueno Shigeru (1594-1668) served as a high-ranking retainer and advisor to the Tokugawa shogunate. His descendants continued to hold influential positions within the shogunate's administration for generations.

Another notable figure bearing the Ueno surname was Ueno Hikoma (1838-1904), a prominent educator and advocate for women's education during the Meiji era. Ueno founded several schools and played a pivotal role in promoting educational opportunities for women in Japan.

In the field of literature, Ueno Toshiya (1918-1994) was a celebrated novelist and essayist, known for his works exploring themes of youth, identity, and the human condition. His novel "Kuroi Jukai" (The Black Vineyard) is widely regarded as a masterpiece of modern Japanese literature.

The Ueno surname has also been associated with various places and landmarks throughout Japan. The Ueno Park in Tokyo, for example, is a renowned public park that dates back to the Edo period and is home to several museums, shrines, and cultural attractions.

Throughout history, the Ueno surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including samurai warriors, government officials, educators, writers, and artists, all contributing to the rich tapestry of Japanese culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ueno

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

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

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