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

Uhlenkamp, 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 Uhlenkamp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uhlenkamp in America

Uhlenkamp is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uhlenkamp surname appeared 195 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 Uhlenkamp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uhlenkamp 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 Uhlenkamp

The surname Uhlenkamp is of German origin and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Westphalia, which is located in the northwestern part of present-day Germany. The name is derived from the Old German words "uhil," meaning "owl," and "kamp," meaning "field" or "enclosure." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a field or enclosure where owls were commonly found.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Uhlenkamp can be found in the church records of the town of Lüdenscheid, located in the former Prussian Province of Westphalia. In 1587, a certain Johann Uhlenkamp is mentioned in these records, indicating that the name was already in use by that time.

In the 17th century, the name Uhlenkamp appears in various historical documents from the region of Westphalia. For example, in 1642, a farmer named Henrich Uhlenkamp is listed as a landowner in the village of Plettenberg. Another notable mention is that of Jost Uhlenkamp, who was a soldier in the army of the Prince-Bishopric of Münster during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648).

As the Uhlenkamp family spread throughout Germany and other parts of Europe, different spellings of the name began to emerge. Some variations include Uhlenkampf, Uhlenkampp, and Uhlenkamp. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the town of Albersloh, near Münster, where they became known as the Uhlenkampf family.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Uhlenkamp or its variations. One example is Johann Uhlenkamp (1744-1812), who was a prominent theologian and professor at the University of Münster. Another is Friedrich Uhlenkamp (1820-1891), a German politician and member of the Prussian House of Representatives.

In the 19th century, the Uhlenkamp family began to migrate to other parts of the world, including the United States. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America is that of Johann Uhlenkamp, who arrived in New York in 1852 from the region of Westphalia.

Other notable individuals with the surname Uhlenkamp include: Wilhelm Uhlenkamp (1855-1923), a German businessman and industrialist; Otto Uhlenkamp (1885-1956), a German painter and sculptor; and Helene Uhlenkamp (1903-1988), a German artist and printmaker.

Overall, the surname Uhlenkamp has a rich history that can be traced back to the medieval period in Germany. While the name may have originated from a specific region, it has since spread throughout the world, with various spellings and variations emerging over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uhlenkamp

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

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

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