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

Ugland, 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 Ugland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ugland in America

Ugland is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ugland surname appeared 151 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 Ugland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ugland 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 Ugland

The surname Ugland is of Norwegian origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old Norse personal name "Ugga" or "Uggi," which in turn is derived from the word "uggr," meaning fear or dread.

Historically, the name was concentrated in the western coastal regions of Norway, particularly in areas such as Rogaland and Hordaland. The earliest documented instances of the surname can be found in parish records from these regions, dating back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

One of the earliest known references to the Ugland surname can be found in a land deed from 1613, which mentions a man named Ola Ugland from the village of Rennesøy in Rogaland. This document provides a glimpse into the agricultural roots of many Ugland families, who were likely farmers or landowners in the rural areas of western Norway.

In the 18th century, the name began to spread beyond its traditional strongholds, with Ugland families appearing in records from other parts of Norway, such as the capital city of Oslo. One notable figure from this period was Hans Ugland (1728-1804), a prominent merchant and ship owner from Stavanger.

As the 19th century dawned, the Ugland name continued to gain prominence, with several individuals making their mark in various fields. One such person was Nils Ugland (1801-1878), a sea captain and ship owner from Rennesøy, who played a significant role in the development of the Norwegian merchant fleet.

Another notable figure was Peder Ugland (1866-1938), a shipbuilder and industrialist from Stavanger. He founded the Ugland shipyard, which became one of the largest and most successful shipbuilding enterprises in Norway during the early 20th century.

In more recent times, the Ugland family has continued to make its mark, particularly in the shipping and maritime industries. One prominent example is Jørgen Lund Ugland (1919-2005), a successful businessman and shipping magnate who founded the Ugland Group, a major player in the global shipping industry.

Other notable individuals with the Ugland surname include Terje Ugland (born 1951), a Norwegian businessman and politician, and Anne Ugland (born 1966), a former professional tennis player who represented Norway in international competitions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ugland

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

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

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