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

Uhlman, 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 Uhlman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uhlman in America

Uhlman is the 25989th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uhlman surname appeared 944 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 Uhlman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uhlman 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 Uhlman

The surname Uhlman has its origins in Germany, with records indicating its use dating back to the 16th century. The name likely derives from the German word "Uhle," which means "owl." This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have been associated with owl-related activities, such as hunting or trading in the birds or their feathers.

In the early days, the name was often spelled as "Uhleman" or "Uhllman," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions. The earliest recorded instance of the name can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of various German regions, particularly in the areas around Saxony and Bavaria.

One notable historical figure bearing the Uhlman surname was Johann Uhlman, a German theologian and philosopher born in 1592 in Naumburg. He was widely respected for his contributions to the fields of ethics and metaphysics, and his works were widely read across Europe during the 17th century.

Another individual of note was Karl Uhlman, a German-born American businessman and philanthropist (1837-1915). He made his fortune in the tobacco industry and was known for his philanthropic efforts, establishing the Uhlman Charitable Trust, which supported educational institutions and various social causes.

In the 19th century, Johann Wilhelm Uhlman (1825-1901), a German painter and lithographer, gained recognition for his detailed landscapes and portraiture. His works are preserved in several museums across Germany and are considered an important part of the country's artistic heritage.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Uhlman surname became more widespread as German immigrants settled in various parts of the United States. One such individual was Frederick Uhlman (1901-1985), a German-born American author best known for his novel "Reunion," which explored themes of friendship, memory, and the impact of World War II.

Another noteworthy figure was Max Uhlman (1890-1954), a German-born American physical chemist and professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He made significant contributions to the understanding of chemical thermodynamics and was recognized for his research on the behavior of gases and liquids at high pressures.

While the surname Uhlman may have originated from a humble association with owls, it has since been carried by individuals who have made their mark across various fields, from academia and the arts to business and philanthropy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uhlman

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

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

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