2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Uhrik
A surname of Slavic origin potentially related to Ukrainian words meaning "garden" or "gardener".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Uhrik. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Uhrik surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Uhrik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Uhrik, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Uhrik
Among Census respondents with the surname Uhrik, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Uhrik bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Uhrik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.9% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Uhrik
Uhrik appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+4 bearers (+3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,228 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-10 bearers (-8.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,048 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.5%) | Down 5,228 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.4%) | Down 10,048 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Uhrik surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #140,157 | #150,205 | -7.2% |
| Count | 119 | 109 | -8.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Uhrik bearers went from 119 to 109 (-8.4% change). The surname moved down 10,048 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #150,205.
FAQ
Uhrik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Uhrik?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Uhrik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Uhrik?
Uhrik ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Uhrik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Uhrik.
Has Uhrik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Uhrik went from 119 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Uhrik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Uhrik, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Uhrik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.9% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Uhrik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.9%), Hispanic (5.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Uhrik (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Uhrik mean?
A surname of Slavic origin potentially related to Ukrainian words meaning "garden" or "gardener". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Uhrik (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Uhrik?
Find out how common the surname Uhrik is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.