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

Uphoff, 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 Uphoff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uphoff in America

Uphoff is the 24186th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uphoff surname appeared 1,039 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 Uphoff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uphoff 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 Uphoff

The surname Uphoff originated in Germany, specifically in the northern regions, and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Low German words "up" meaning "up" or "upper" and "hoff" meaning "farm" or "landed estate." As such, the name likely referred to someone who lived on an elevated or upper farm or estate.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Uphoff can be found in the town records of Rostock, a city in northern Germany, from the year 1472. At that time, it was spelled "Uphoff." This spelling has remained relatively consistent throughout history, with minor variations such as "Uphof" or "Uphofe" appearing occasionally.

In the 16th century, the name Uphoff appeared in various historical documents and records across northern Germany. For instance, in 1538, a farmer named Hans Uphoff was mentioned in the land registry of the town of Lübeck. Additionally, a merchant by the name of Christoph Uphoff was recorded in the trade records of Hamburg in 1567.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Uphoff was Johann Uphoff (1565-1632), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Rostock. He published several works on theology and logic during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual was Bernhard Uphoff (1810-1877), a German-American farmer and politician who served as the 13th Governor of Wisconsin from 1861 to 1862. He played a significant role in the Union's efforts during the American Civil War.

In the 19th century, the name Uphoff appeared in various places across Germany, including the cities of Hamburg, Lübeck, and Bremen, where several families with this surname were established.

One notable example from this period is Theodor Uphoff (1826-1899), a German businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Uphoff & Söhne shipbuilding company in Bremerhaven. The company became one of the leading shipyards in Germany during the late 19th century.

Another individual worth mentioning is Gottfried Uphoff (1857-1940), a German-American architect who designed several notable buildings in Chicago, including the Corn Exchange Bank Building and the Reliance Building.

In the early 20th century, Hans Uphoff (1881-1965), a German naval officer and admiral, played a significant role in the German Navy during World War I. He commanded several ships and later served as the Chief of the German Naval Command from 1939 to 1941.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Uphoff who have left their mark throughout history, with the name originating from the northern regions of Germany and referring to those who lived on elevated or upper farms or estates.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uphoff

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

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

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