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

Uhlenhopp, 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 Uhlenhopp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uhlenhopp in America

Uhlenhopp is the 71886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uhlenhopp surname appeared 271 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 Uhlenhopp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uhlenhopp 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 Uhlenhopp

The surname Uhlenhopp has its origins in northern Germany, where it first appeared in the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Low German words "uhlen" meaning "owl" and "hopp" meaning "small farm" or "homestead." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived on a small farmstead or homestead associated with owls.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Uhlenhopp can be found in the church records of the town of Lüneburg, located in the modern-day state of Lower Saxony, Germany. In 1598, a man named Hans Uhlenhopp is listed as a resident of the town.

The name Uhlenhopp also appears in several 17th-century land records and property deeds from the nearby region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. These records suggest that the name was associated with landowners and farmers in the area during this time period.

In the 18th century, the name Uhlenhopp began to spread beyond northern Germany as individuals bearing the surname migrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One notable individual from this period was Johann Uhlenhopp (1712-1778), a merchant and landowner from the town of Wismar, located in modern-day Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

The 19th century saw the emergence of several prominent individuals with the surname Uhlenhopp. Among them was Friedrich Uhlenhopp (1821-1891), a German writer and philosopher who published works on ethics and social philosophy. Another notable figure was Heinrich Uhlenhopp (1838-1912), a German-American artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

As the 19th century progressed, the name Uhlenhopp began to spread more widely across Europe and North America. One individual of note from this period was Carl Uhlenhopp (1864-1932), a German-American engineer and inventor who held several patents for mechanical devices and industrial processes.

In the 20th century, the name Uhlenhopp continued to be found in various parts of the world, though it remained relatively uncommon. One notable individual from this period was Hans Uhlenhopp (1919-2004), a German-American businessman and philanthropist who founded several successful companies and supported various charitable causes.

Throughout its history, the surname Uhlenhopp has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, ranging from farmers and landowners to writers, artists, engineers, and businesspeople. While relatively uncommon, it remains a unique and distinctive name with deep roots in the history and culture of northern Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uhlenhopp

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

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

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