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

Ufford, 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 Ufford surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ufford in America

Ufford is the 69996th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ufford surname appeared 280 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 Ufford.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ufford 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 Ufford

The surname Ufford has its origins in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the place name Ufford, which can be found in several locations across the country, including Suffolk, Northamptonshire, and Worcestershire. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English words "uffera" and "ford," meaning "upper ford" or "higher ford."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ufford name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The Domesday Book mentions individuals with the surname Ufford holding lands in various parts of the country.

In the 13th century, Robert de Ufford (born around 1279, died 1316) was a prominent English nobleman and military commander who served under King Edward I. He played a significant role in the Scottish Wars of Independence and was appointed Justiciar of Ireland in 1308.

Another notable figure from history bearing the Ufford surname was Sir Ralph de Ufford (born around 1305, died 1346). He was an English nobleman and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War and was appointed Justiciar of Ireland in 1344.

During the 14th century, the Ufford family held substantial landholdings in Suffolk, particularly around the town of Ufford. William de Ufford (born around 1330, died 1382) was the Earl of Suffolk and served as a military commander under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War.

In the 15th century, Sir Edmund de Ufford (born around 1420, died 1475) was a prominent figure in the Wars of the Roses, serving as a supporter of the House of York and fighting in several battles.

The Ufford surname has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Ufford Park in Suffolk and Ufford Farm in Worcestershire. These place names likely contributed to the spread and evolution of the surname over time.

While the Ufford name has a rich historical legacy, it is important to note that surnames can change spellings and variations over time, and their origins can sometimes be obscured or lost to history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ufford

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

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

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