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

Underhile, 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 Underhile surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Underhile in America

Underhile is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Underhile surname appeared 113 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 Underhile.

The history of the last name Underhile

The surname UNDERHILE has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the 15th century. The name is derived from the Middle High German words "unter" meaning "under" and "hile" meaning "hill" or "slope." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived in an area situated at the base of a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Underhile is mentioned as a resident in the year 1472. This indicates that the surname was already established in the region at that time.

In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, as evidenced by records from cities like Hamburg and Leipzig. It is possible that some bearers of the name may have been involved in trades or professions that required them to travel, contributing to the dispersal of the surname.

During the 17th century, the UNDERHILE name is found in the records of the University of Heidelberg, where a student named Johann UNDERHILE was enrolled in 1621. This suggests that members of the family had attained a level of education and social standing that allowed them to pursue academic pursuits.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the UNDERHILE surname was Friedrich UNDERHILE (1712-1788), a renowned clockmaker from the town of Görlitz, now located in modern-day Poland. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons across Europe.

As the 19th century unfolded, the UNDERHILE name began to appear in various parts of the United States, likely due to immigration from Germany. One prominent individual was Wilhelm UNDERHILE (1824-1901), a successful merchant and landowner who settled in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Another noteworthy figure was Anna UNDERHILE (1858-1942), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who established several progressive schools in the state of New York. Her efforts helped pave the way for greater educational opportunities for women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Throughout its history, the UNDERHILE surname has been spelled in various ways, including UNDERHIL, UNDERHYLL, and UNDERHILE, reflecting regional variations and differences in pronunciation over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Underhile

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

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

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