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

Uhlinger, 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 Uhlinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uhlinger in America

Uhlinger is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uhlinger surname appeared 114 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 Uhlinger.

The history of the last name Uhlinger

The surname Uhlinger originates from Germany and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old German word "uhil," meaning owl, and the suffix "-ing," indicating descent or belonging. The name likely referred to someone who lived near an area inhabited by owls or had some connection to these nocturnal birds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Uhlinger name appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the former principality of Anhalt in central Germany, dated around 1280. The name is spelled "Uhlinger" in this manuscript, suggesting it was already established as a surname by that time.

In the 15th century, there are records of the Uhlinger family in the town of Ulm, located in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. Hans Uhlinger, a merchant born in 1452, is mentioned in the city's archives as a prominent citizen involved in the textile trade.

During the 16th century, the Uhlinger name appeared in various parts of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. Johannes Uhlinger (1508-1572), a Lutheran theologian and reformer, was born in Augsburg and played a significant role in the spread of Protestantism in southern Germany.

In the 17th century, the Uhlinger family had a presence in the city of Nuremberg. Christoph Uhlinger (1634-1701), a renowned German painter and engraver, was born in Nuremberg and became known for his religious works and portraits.

Another notable figure was Johann Friedrich Uhlinger (1785-1856), a German historian and author from Württemberg. He wrote extensively on the history of his home region and published several books on the subject.

While the Uhlinger name is primarily associated with Germany, it has also spread to other parts of Europe and beyond through migration. However, it remains a relatively uncommon surname, and its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in central and southern Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uhlinger

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

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 Uhlinger 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.

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

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