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

Uhrmacher, 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 Uhrmacher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uhrmacher in America

Uhrmacher is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uhrmacher surname appeared 154 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 Uhrmacher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uhrmacher 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 Uhrmacher

The surname Uhrmacher originates from Germany and can be traced back to the 14th century. It derives from the German word "Uhrmacher," which translates to "watchmaker" or "clockmaker." This occupational surname was likely given to individuals who worked as skilled craftsmen, creating and repairing timepieces.

The name Uhrmacher is believed to have first emerged in the region of Saxony, where the watchmaking industry thrived during the Middle Ages. One of the earliest recorded mentions of this surname can be found in the municipal records of the city of Leipzig, dating back to the late 1300s.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Uhrmacher was Hans Uhrmacher, a renowned watchmaker from Nuremberg. He was known for his innovative designs and his contributions to the advancement of timekeeping technology during the Renaissance era.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Johann Uhrmacher, born in 1712 in the town of Freiburg im Breisgau. He was a master clockmaker who gained recognition for his intricate and precise timepieces, which were highly sought after by aristocrats and wealthy merchants across Europe.

The Uhrmacher name can also be found in historical records from the city of Augsburg, a hub for watchmaking and metalworking during the 17th and 18th centuries. One such individual was Matthias Uhrmacher, born in 1678, who was renowned for his expertise in creating ornate and elaborate clock designs.

In the 19th century, the name Uhrmacher appeared in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. Notable figures from this era include Friedrich Uhrmacher (1808-1875), a respected horologist from Dresden, and Karl Uhrmacher (1842-1912), a celebrated clockmaker from Munich.

While the surname Uhrmacher was primarily concentrated in Germany, it also spread to other parts of Europe and the world as watchmakers and their descendants migrated to new regions. The name can be found in historical records from countries such as Switzerland, Austria, and even the United States, where German immigrants settled and continued their trade.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uhrmacher

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

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

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