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

Uhlenkott, 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 Uhlenkott surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uhlenkott in America

Uhlenkott is the 80926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uhlenkott surname appeared 234 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 Uhlenkott.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uhlenkott 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 Uhlenkott

The surname Uhlenkott has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old German words "ulen" meaning "owl" and "kott" meaning "cottage" or "hut". This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a cottage or hut where owls were present.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Uhlenkott can be found in the town records of Münster, in the Westphalia region of Germany, from the year 1583. Here, a farmer named Hans Uhlenkott is listed as a landowner.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various church records across the German states, with spellings such as "Uhlenkodt", "Uhlenkotte", and "Uhlenkotten". This indicates that the name was relatively widespread throughout the region.

An interesting historical figure bearing the name Uhlenkott was Johann Uhlenkott, born in 1712 in the village of Altenbeken, near Paderborn. He was a skilled clockmaker and is credited with creating one of the earliest known mechanical clocks in the region, which is still preserved in the local museum.

Another notable individual was Gerhard Uhlenkott, born in 1789 in the town of Soest. He was a respected teacher and author of several educational books on mathematics and geography, which were widely used in schools throughout the 19th century.

In the late 19th century, the name Uhlenkott appears in records from the city of Cologne, where a family of merchants and traders bearing the name was established. One member, Heinrich Uhlenkott (1846-1912), was a prominent businessman and philanthropist who donated funds for the construction of a hospital and orphanage in the city.

As the 20th century approached, the name Uhlenkott began to spread beyond Germany, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of Europe and even to the United States. One such individual was Karl Uhlenkott (1879-1952), who settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and became a successful businessman in the brewing industry.

While the surname Uhlenkott is not among the most common in Germany today, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, artisans, educators, and entrepreneurs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uhlenkott

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

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

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