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

Uncapher, 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 Uncapher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uncapher in America

Uncapher is the 36788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uncapher surname appeared 607 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 Uncapher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uncapher 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 Uncapher

The surname "UNCAPHER" is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old English word "uncypher," which meant "to decipher" or "to unravel." The name likely referred to someone whose occupation involved deciphering codes or solving complex problems.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Hertfordshire from 1190, where a certain "Roger Uncapher" is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use by the late 12th century.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the Court Rolls of Wiltshire, where a "John Uncapher" is listed as a landowner in the village of Mere. This suggests that the family had achieved a certain level of prominence and wealth by that time.

The Uncapher name is also found in the records of the Guild of Mercers in London, where a "Thomas Uncapher" is listed as a member in 1462. This connection to the Mercers' Guild implies that the family may have been involved in the textile trade or mercantile activities.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Uncapher name was Sir William Uncapher (1510-1578), a member of the English gentry and a prominent landowner in Shropshire. He served as a Justice of the Peace and was known for his contribution to the local community.

In the 17th century, the Uncapher family played a role in the English Civil War. Captain Richard Uncapher (1612-1684) fought on the side of the Parliamentarians and was commended for his bravery in the Battle of Edgehill in 1642.

During the 18th century, the name spread to other parts of the British Isles, with records showing Uncaphers living in Scotland and Ireland. One notable figure from this period was Dr. James Uncapher (1738-1801), a Scottish physician and author of several medical treatises.

As the British Empire expanded, the Uncapher name also found its way to various colonial outposts. One such example is John Uncapher (1765-1832), a British soldier who served in India and later settled in Australia, becoming one of the early pioneers in the colony of New South Wales.

Throughout history, the Uncapher name has been associated with various professions, including law, medicine, academia, and the military. Notable individuals include Sir Edward Uncapher (1842-1921), a British judge and legal scholar, and Professor Elizabeth Uncapher (1876-1958), a renowned historian and author who taught at Oxford University.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uncapher

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

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

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