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

Uhlir, 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 Uhlir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uhlir in America

Uhlir is the 40432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uhlir surname appeared 541 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 Uhlir.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uhlir 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 Uhlir

The surname Uhlir is of Czech origin, originating in the region of Bohemia (now part of the modern-day Czech Republic) during the medieval period. Derived from the Czech word "uhlir," which translates to "coal miner" or "charcoal burner," the name suggests an occupational origin associated with the mining or production of coal or charcoal.

The earliest recorded instances of the Uhlir surname can be found in historical records dating back to the 15th century in Bohemia. One notable mention is in the "Liber Vetustissimus Archidiaconatus Pragensis" (The Oldest Book of the Archdeaconry of Prague), a 15th-century manuscript containing records of ecclesiastical properties and landowners in the region.

In the 16th century, the Uhlir surname appeared in the records of the town of Litomyšl, located in the Pardubice Region of eastern Bohemia. This town was known for its prosperous coal mining industry, which likely contributed to the prevalence of the name in the area.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the Uhlir surname was Jan Uhlir, a coal miner who lived in the village of Vysoké Mýto, near Litomyšl, in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was granted a parcel of land in recognition of his contribution to the local mining industry.

In the 18th century, the Uhlir name gained prominence with the birth of Václav Uhlir (1703-1783), a renowned Czech composer and organist. He was born in the town of Kutná Hora, known for its rich mining history, and served as the organist at the Church of St. Barbara in Kutná Hora for over 50 years.

Another notable figure bearing the Uhlir surname was Josef Uhlir (1812-1876), a Czech politician and writer who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement of the 19th century. He was born in the town of Rokycany and became a prominent advocate for the preservation and promotion of the Czech language and culture.

In the 20th century, the Uhlir name was carried by Karel Uhlir (1901-1974), a Czech geologist and paleontologist who made significant contributions to the study of fossil plants and the geological history of the Czech lands. He was born in the town of Žatec and spent much of his career working for the National Museum in Prague.

Despite its origins in Bohemia, the Uhlir surname has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration, with pockets of individuals bearing the name found in various countries, particularly those with significant Czech communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uhlir

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

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

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