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

Uhler, 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 Uhler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uhler in America

Uhler is the 17331st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uhler surname appeared 1,631 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Uhler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uhler 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 Uhler

The surname Uhler originated in Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Uhl," which means "owl." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname or occupation name for someone who worked with owls or was associated with these birds in some way.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Uhler can be found in the 16th century German records of the city of Nuremberg. In 1543, a man named Hans Uhler was listed as a resident of the city. This entry provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name Uhler appeared in various historical documents across different regions of Germany. For example, in 1612, a man named Johann Uhler was recorded as a landowner in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a well-preserved medieval town in Bavaria.

As people migrated from Germany to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas, the name Uhler spread to new territories. One notable individual with this surname was Philip R. Uhler, an American entomologist and naturalist born in 1835 in Maryland, United States. He made significant contributions to the study of insects and invertebrates, and several species were named after him in recognition of his work.

Another noteworthy figure with the surname Uhler was John Uhler, a German-American businessman and politician who served as the Mayor of Baltimore, Maryland, from 1888 to 1892. He was born in 1833 and played a prominent role in the city's development during the late 19th century.

In the 20th century, a prominent figure with the surname Uhler was Lewis Uhler, an American politician and activist who was born in 1834 in Pennsylvania. He was actively involved in the anti-slavery movement and later served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1889 to 1891.

While the surname Uhler is not among the most common names globally, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its German origins. The name has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including science, business, and politics, across different time periods and geographical locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uhler

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

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

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