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

Upfold, 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 Upfold surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Upfold in America

Upfold is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Upfold surname appeared 102 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 Upfold.

The history of the last name Upfold

The surname Upfold is of English origin, derived from a toponymic name referring to an upland or elevated area. It likely emerged in the medieval period, with roots stretching back to Old English words like "upp" meaning "up" and "folde" meaning "land" or "field."

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was William de Upfold, recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1230. This suggests the name may have arisen in the Yorkshire region, potentially linked to a specific place bearing a similar appellation.

By the 13th century, variations on the spelling, such as Upfoulde and Upfolde, can be found in various records, including the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire from 1273. This indicates the name had begun to spread to other parts of England.

The Upfold surname is also found in the Domesday Book of 1086, the remarkable survey commissioned by William the Conqueror. This mention predates the Yorkshire reference, suggesting the name's origins may lie even deeper in England's Anglo-Saxon past.

Notable individuals with the Upfold surname include John Upfold (c. 1500-1565), a prominent merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. His descendants played significant roles in the city's trade and civic life throughout the 16th and 17th centuries.

Another important figure was Sir Thomas Upfold (1655-1738), a respected jurist who served as Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer from 1726 until his death. His legal acumen and expertise in financial matters earned him a reputation as one of the foremost authorities of his time.

During the 18th century, the Upfold name also gained renown through the artistic talents of William Upfold (1720-1803), a celebrated landscape painter whose works captured the pastoral beauty of the English countryside.

In the realm of literature, the novelist and poet Emily Upfold (1835-1912) made significant contributions, her works exploring themes of love, loss, and the human condition with great emotional depth.

Lastly, the 20th century saw the rise of Sir Harold Upfold (1903-1987), a pioneering aviator and engineer who played a crucial role in the development of early jet aircraft technology, pushing the boundaries of aeronautical innovation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Upfold

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

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

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