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

Uerling, 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 Uerling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uerling in America

Uerling is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uerling surname appeared 116 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 Uerling.

The history of the last name Uerling

The surname Uerling is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Bavaria. Its origins can be traced back to the late 15th or early 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German words "uer" and "ling," which together could refer to a person from a particular place or region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Uerling name can be found in a document from the Bavarian town of Landshut, dated around 1520. This document mentions a certain Hans Uerling, a local merchant and landowner. It is possible that the name was already well-established in this region by that time.

In the 17th century, there are records of an influential Uerling family residing in the town of Ingolstadt, also in Bavaria. Johannes Uerling, born in 1612, was a respected scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Ingolstadt. His son, Georg Uerling (1645-1718), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned professor of philosophy and mathematics at the same university.

The Uerling name is also associated with the town of Freising, located near Munich. In the 18th century, a wealthy family by the name of Uerling owned several estates and vineyards in the region. One notable member was Johann Michael Uerling (1728-1798), who was a prominent vintner and landowner.

In the 19th century, the Uerling name spread beyond Bavaria as various family members migrated to other parts of Germany and Europe. One such individual was Karl Uerling (1815-1887), a successful businessman and industrialist who established a thriving textile manufacturing company in Saxony.

Another notable figure was Friedrich Uerling (1879-1945), a German painter and printmaker who was part of the Expressionist movement. His works are known for their bold colors and abstract representations of urban life.

While the Uerling name is relatively uncommon outside of Germany, it has left its mark on various regions and fields throughout history. From scholars and landowners to artists and industrialists, the surname has been carried by individuals who have contributed to the cultural and economic fabric of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uerling

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

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

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