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

Uhlenbrock, 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 Uhlenbrock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uhlenbrock in America

Uhlenbrock is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uhlenbrock surname appeared 198 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 Uhlenbrock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uhlenbrock 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 Uhlenbrock

The surname Uhlenbrock has its origins in Germany, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old German words "uole" meaning owl and "brok" meaning marsh or swamp, together signifying "owl's swamp" or "owl's marsh." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who resided near a marshy area frequented by owls.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Uhlenbrock can be found in the records of the town of Osnabrück, in Lower Saxony, Germany, where a certain Johann Uhlenbrock was mentioned in a document dated 1492. It is possible that this individual or his ancestors may have hailed from the surrounding areas of Osnabrück, where the name likely originated.

In the 16th century, the name Uhlenbrock appeared in various forms, such as Uhlenbroeck, Uhlenbroch, and Uhlenbrock, in records from various regions of northern Germany, particularly in the areas around Bremen and Oldenburg. This diversity in spelling was not uncommon during that era, as standardized spelling conventions were yet to be established.

One notable individual bearing the name Uhlenbrock was Hans Uhlenbrock, a merchant and ship owner from Bremen, who lived between 1568 and 1632. He was involved in the lucrative Hanseatic trade and played a significant role in the economic development of the city during his lifetime.

Another historical figure of note was Johann Friedrich Uhlenbrock, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1671 to 1737. He was a prominent figure in the Lutheran Church and authored several influential works on theology and philosophy during the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, the name Uhlenbrock gained further recognition with the birth of Carl Uhlenbrock (1810-1892), a German painter and engraver known for his landscapes and genre scenes. His works were widely acclaimed and can be found in various museums across Germany.

During the same period, Wilhelm Uhlenbrock (1845-1921) was a notable German industrialist and entrepreneur. He established a successful machine tool manufacturing company in Dortmund, which played a crucial role in the industrialization of the Ruhr region.

While the name Uhlenbrock has its roots in northern Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, with individuals bearing this surname contributing to various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uhlenbrock

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

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

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