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

Ukleja, 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 Ukleja surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ukleja in America

Ukleja is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ukleja surname appeared 126 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 Ukleja.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ukleja 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 Ukleja

The surname UKLEJA is of Polish origin, with its roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "ukleić," which means "to glue" or "to stick together." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or trade involving gluing or adhesive work.

In the early records, the surname is found primarily in the regions of Silesia and Lesser Poland, where it was common among families residing in villages and towns. One of the earliest documented instances of the name appears in a land registry from the town of Opole in 1487, where a certain Piotr Ukleja is listed as a landowner.

The name's association with the adhesive trade is further reinforced by its appearance in the guild records of the city of Krakow from the 16th century. Several Ukleja families were registered as members of the bookbinders' and leathersmiths' guilds, occupations that involved the use of glues and adhesives.

Interestingly, a variation of the name, "Uklej," is found in the Bochnia salt mine records from the late 16th century. It is believed that this spelling variation may have derived from the mining terminology of the time, perhaps referring to a specific mining technique or process.

One of the earliest notable figures bearing the UKLEJA surname was Jan Ukleja (1540-1612), a renowned leathersmith and bookbinder from Krakow. His works were highly sought after by the nobility and clergy of the time, and his name is mentioned in several historical accounts of the city's artisan guilds.

Another prominent individual was Katarzyna Ukleja (1675-1742), a landowner and philanthropist from the village of Brzeźnica. She is remembered for her generous donations to the local church and her support for the education of children from underprivileged families.

In the 19th century, Franciszek Ukleja (1812-1887) gained recognition as a respected educator and author of several textbooks on mathematics and natural sciences. His works were widely used in schools across the Polish territories and contributed to the advancement of education during that period.

Turning to more recent times, Władysław Ukleja (1904-1981) was a celebrated painter and sculptor from the city of Łódź. His art pieces, which often depicted scenes from everyday life, are featured in several prominent museums and galleries across Poland.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Zofia Ukleja (1924-2009), a renowned linguist and professor at the University of Warsaw. Her research on Slavic languages and their historical development has been widely influential in the field of linguistics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ukleja

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

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

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