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

Uhrick, 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 Uhrick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uhrick in America

Uhrick is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uhrick surname appeared 267 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 Uhrick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uhrick 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 Uhrick

The surname Uhrick is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, which was once a duchy within the Holy Roman Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the 9th century. Here, the name appears as "Uhrich," suggesting its initial spelling and pronunciation.

Uhrick is thought to be derived from the Old German words "ūr" and "rīc," which translate to "primordial" and "powerful" or "ruler," respectively. This etymology suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone of notable strength or authority within their community.

During the 13th century, a prominent figure named Johannes Uhrick was documented as a landowner in the town of Augsburg, located in the Duchy of Bavaria. His name is mentioned in several legal documents from that era, cementing the presence of the Uhrick surname in the region.

Another notable individual bearing this surname was Hans Uhrick, a master craftsman and woodcarver who lived in Nuremberg during the 16th century. His intricate woodwork can still be admired in some of the city's historic churches and buildings.

In the 17th century, the Uhrick name gained further recognition with the birth of Philipp Uhrick (1637-1692), a renowned theologian and scholar from the town of Weikersheim. His writings on religious doctrine and philosophy were widely circulated throughout German-speaking regions during his lifetime.

As the centuries progressed, the Uhrick surname continued to appear in various records and manuscripts, spanning different parts of Germany. Some variations in spelling, such as "Uhrig" and "Urich," were also documented, likely due to regional dialects and scribal errors.

It is worth noting that the name Uhrick has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and occupations, including farmers, merchants, artisans, and intellectuals. This diversity reflects the cultural richness and historical significance of this German surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uhrick

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

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

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