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

Uitenbroek, 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 Uitenbroek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uitenbroek in America

Uitenbroek is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uitenbroek surname appeared 134 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 Uitenbroek.

The history of the last name Uitenbroek

The surname Uitenbroek is of Dutch origin, originating from the Netherlands during the 16th century. It is a locational surname, derived from the Dutch words "uit" meaning "out" and "broek" meaning "marsh" or "swampy area". This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived near or outside of a marshy area or swampland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Dutch city of Leiden in 1598, where a certain Willem Uitenbroek is mentioned in local records. The name also appears in various other Dutch municipal archives and church registers from the 17th and 18th centuries, primarily in the provinces of Zuid-Holland, Noord-Holland, and Utrecht.

Interestingly, the name Uitenbroek shares similarities with the Dutch place name "Uitenbroekesweer", which is a hamlet located in the municipality of Twenterand in the eastern Netherlands. It is possible that the surname originated from this specific location or a similar place name.

Notable individuals who bore the surname Uitenbroek throughout history include:

1. Gerrit Uitenbroek (1636-1718), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still-life paintings and portraits.
2. Pieter Uitenbroek (1715-1798), a Dutch Reformed theologian and writer who published works on theology and philosophy.
3. Johannes Uitenbroek (1824-1887), a Dutch architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in Amsterdam, including the Rijksmuseum and the Concertgebouw.
4. Hendrik Uitenbroek (1872-1942), a Dutch politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1913 to 1925.
5. Johanna Uitenbroek (1920-2004), a Dutch actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and stage productions in the mid-20th century.

While the surname Uitenbroek is not among the most common Dutch surnames, it has a rich historical background and can be traced back to the Netherlands in the 16th century, with possible connections to specific locations and notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uitenbroek

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

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 Uitenbroek 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.

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

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