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

Uhing, 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 Uhing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uhing in America

Uhing is the 63524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uhing surname appeared 314 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 Uhing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uhing 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 Uhing

The surname UHING has its origins in Germany, dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name, derived from the Middle Low German word "hoh" or "hoge," meaning "hill" or "high ground." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have resided in an elevated or hilly area.

The name UHING likely evolved from the phrase "up de hoge," meaning "on the hill" or "on the high ground." Over time, the pronunciation and spelling of the name underwent various changes, eventually leading to the modern form of UHING.

Historical records indicate that the name UHING appeared in various documents and manuscripts from the 16th century onwards. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of the town of Osnabrück, located in Lower Saxony, Germany, where a certain Hans UHING was mentioned in 1532.

In the 17th century, the name UHING gained prominence in the region of Westphalia, where several notable individuals bore this surname. One such individual was Johann UHING (1622-1687), a respected scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Münster.

Another notable figure with the surname UHING was Friedrich UHING (1748-1822), a German writer and poet who made significant contributions to the literary circles of his time. His works were widely acclaimed and often explored themes of nature and rural life.

In the 19th century, the name UHING spread beyond Germany as members of the family immigrated to other parts of the world. One such individual was Wilhelm UHING (1832-1901), who settled in the United States and became a successful farmer in the state of Wisconsin.

Another notable bearer of the UHING surname was Hildegard UHING (1879-1957), a German artist and sculptor renowned for her intricate woodcarvings and sculptures depicting religious and mythological themes. Her works were exhibited in various galleries and museums across Europe.

The UHING surname has also been associated with several place names in Germany, such as the village of Uhingehusen, which was first mentioned in historical records in the 13th century. This place name likely derived from the same root as the surname, further reinforcing the topographic origins of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uhing

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

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

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