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

Uhrik, 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 Uhrik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uhrik in America

Uhrik is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uhrik surname appeared 119 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 Uhrik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uhrik 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 Uhrik

The surname Uhrik originated in the region of modern-day Slovakia, where it first emerged in the 14th century. The name is derived from the Old Slavic word "uhrik," meaning "Hungarian," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have had ties to Hungary or were of Hungarian descent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Uhrik surname can be found in a document from 1387, which mentions a certain Petrus Uhrik residing in the town of Bratislava. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the area by the late Middle Ages.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Uhrik surname appears to have spread across various parts of Central Europe, including the regions of modern-day Poland, Austria, and the Czech Republic. Several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged during this period, such as Jan Uhrik (1530-1612), a prominent Czech scholar and theologian known for his contributions to the field of education.

In the 18th century, the Uhrik surname gained further prominence with the birth of Michal Uhrik (1715-1789), a renowned Slovak poet and playwright whose works played a significant role in the development of Slovak literature. His contemporaries included Anna Uhriková (1740-1822), a celebrated Slovak writer and educator who advocated for the advancement of women's education.

The 19th century saw the continued spread of the Uhrik surname, with several notable figures emerging from various fields. One such individual was Karol Uhrik (1825-1901), a Slovak painter and art teacher who contributed significantly to the development of Slovak fine arts.

As the centuries progressed, the Uhrik surname continued to be carried by individuals of various professions and backgrounds. Jozef Uhrik (1888-1956) was a Slovak military officer who played a crucial role in the Slovak National Uprising against Nazi occupation during World War II, while Juraj Uhrik (1915-1987) was a renowned Slovak chess grandmaster and one of the strongest players of his time.

While the Uhrik surname has its roots in Central Europe, particularly in Slovakia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, it is important to note that the historical records and genealogical data available may not always be complete or entirely accurate, especially for earlier periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uhrik

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

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

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