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

Uffner, 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 Uffner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uffner in America

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

The Uffner 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 Uffner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uffner 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 Uffner

The surname Uffner is of German origin and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was initially a variant of the name Uffner or Uffinger. The name is derived from the Old German word "uf," meaning "up" or "upon," and the suffix "-ner," which was commonly used to denote a person's place of origin or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Uffner can be found in the Salzburg Monastery records from the 14th century, where a certain "Hanns Uffner" is mentioned as a resident of the town of Berchtesgaden. This suggests that the name was well-established in the region at that time.

In the 16th century, the name Uffner appears in various documents from the city of Augsburg, which was a prominent center of trade and commerce during the Renaissance period. One notable figure from this era was Johannes Uffner (1508-1572), a renowned goldsmith and engraver who created intricate works of art for the nobility and church.

As the Uffner family spread throughout Germany and neighboring regions, the name underwent several variations in spelling, including Uffner, Uffener, Uffinger, and Uffner. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and scribal practices of the time.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, several Uffners achieved notable status in various fields. For example, Johann Christoph Uffner (1674-1737) was a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Imperial Court of Justice in Vienna. Another prominent figure was Michael Uffner (1712-1782), a Bavarian architect and builder who designed several churches and public buildings in the Baroque style.

In the 19th century, the Uffner name gained prominence in the field of education and academia. One such example is Karl Uffner (1836-1912), a German philologist and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Latin texts.

Throughout history, the Uffner surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, including artisans, merchants, lawyers, scholars, and civil servants. While the name is predominantly found in Germany and Austria, it has also spread to other parts of Europe and beyond through migration and diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uffner

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

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

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