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

Uffer, 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 Uffer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uffer in America

Uffer is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uffer surname appeared 127 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 Uffer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uffer 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 Uffer

The surname "UFFER" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "uffera," which means "upper" or "higher," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived at a higher elevation or in an upland area.

One of the earliest known references to the name UFFER can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholders and their possessions compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Uffere" and "Ufre," indicating its long history and regional variations.

During the 13th century, the name UFFER was recorded in several historical documents, including the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire and the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire. These records provide insights into the geographical distribution of the name and its association with specific locations or landholdings.

One notable bearer of the UFFER surname was Sir John Uffer, a prominent English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in the late 15th century. He played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses and was a staunch supporter of the House of Lancaster.

Another individual of historical significance was William Uffer, a renowned clockmaker from London who lived in the 17th century. His name is associated with several notable timepieces, including a longcase clock that is currently housed in the Museum of London.

In the 18th century, the UFFER surname appeared in various parish records and court documents across England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Somerset. This suggests that the name had spread and established itself in different regions of the country.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name UFFER in the United States can be traced back to the late 17th century, when John Uffer, a settler from England, arrived in Virginia. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of the American colonies.

Throughout the centuries, the UFFER surname has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship. While not a particularly widespread name, it has left its mark on the historical records of England and other regions where bearers of this name have settled and contributed to their communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uffer

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

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

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