2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ufret
A potentially Slavic surname derived from a variation of the word "ufret," meaning "to trust" or "to hope."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Ufret. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ufret surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Ufret in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ufret, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 86.4%. The next largest groups are White (11.8%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ufret
The surname UFRET has its origins in France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "oufre," which translates to "ornament" or "decoration." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a craftsperson or artisan who specialized in creating ornamental objects or decorative work.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a collection of charters and documents from the Monastery of Saint-Père in Chartres, France, dating back to the 12th century. Here, the name appears as "Ufret," likely a variation of the modern spelling.
During the Middle Ages, the UFRET surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Île-de-France and Normandy. Notable individuals bearing this name include Guillaume UFRET, a merchant who lived in Paris in the late 13th century, and Jean UFRET, a landowner from Rouen who was documented in records from the 15th century.
In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of France, with records showing individuals named UFRET residing in regions such as Brittany and Aquitaine. One notable figure from this period was Pierre UFRET (1523-1591), a renowned sculptor and woodcarver who was commissioned to create intricate works for several churches and cathedrals in Paris.
As the centuries progressed, the UFRET surname continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, merchants, and scholars. In the 18th century, François UFRET (1702-1778) was a respected philosopher and author who published several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.
Another notable figure was Marie-Thérèse UFRET (1812-1891), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Lyon. Her efforts to provide quality education for young women at a time when such opportunities were scarce earned her widespread recognition and admiration.
Throughout its history, the UFRET surname has been associated with creativity, craftsmanship, and a dedication to the arts and intellectual pursuits. While its origins may be rooted in the world of decorative arts, the name has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions across various fields and disciplines.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ufret
Among Census respondents with the surname Ufret, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 86.4%. The next largest groups are White (11.8%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Ufret bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ufret surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino86.4% · 95
- White11.8% · 13
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ufret
Ufret appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-4 bearers (-3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,226 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.5%) | Down 4,226 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ufret surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #149,446 | -2.9% |
| Count | 114 | 110 | -3.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ufret bearers went from 114 to 110 (-3.5% change). The surname moved down 4,226 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #149,446.
FAQ
Ufret surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ufret?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Ufret. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Ufret?
Ufret ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Ufret. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ufret.
Has Ufret become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ufret went from 114 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Ufret?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ufret, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 86.4%. The next largest groups are White (11.8%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ufret in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.4% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ufret appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (86.4%), White (11.8%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ufret (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ufret mean?
A potentially Slavic surname derived from a variation of the word "ufret," meaning "to trust" or "to hope." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ufret (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Ufret?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.