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

Uphouse, 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 Uphouse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uphouse in America

Uphouse is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uphouse surname appeared 118 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 Uphouse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uphouse 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 Uphouse

The surname Uphouse originated in England during the late medieval period, likely in the 14th or 15th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place name that referred to a dwelling or residence situated on higher ground or a hill. The prefix "up" stems from the Old English word "upp," meaning "up" or "higher," while the suffix "house" comes from the Old English "hus," meaning a dwelling or residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Uphouse can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1524, where it appears as "Uphowse." This entry suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the early 16th century. The name may have also been influenced by similar-sounding place names, such as Uphouse in Northumberland or Uphouse Farm in Yorkshire.

A notable bearer of the Uphouse name was Sir Thomas Uphouse, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the late 16th century. He is recorded as having owned extensive properties in London and the surrounding counties. Another individual of note was Elizabeth Uphouse, born in 1632, who was a renowned author and poet during the Restoration period.

In the 17th century, the Uphouse family had strong ties to the county of Dorset, where several members of the family held prominent positions in local government and the clergy. One such individual was Reverend William Uphouse (1654-1721), who served as the vicar of Shaftesbury for over three decades.

The Uphouse name also has connections to the American colonies, with records indicating that a John Uphouse (born around 1690) emigrated from England to Virginia in the early 18th century. His descendants went on to establish themselves as successful farmers and landowners in the region.

Another noteworthy bearer of the Uphouse name was Sir Robert Uphouse (1785-1862), a British military officer who served with distinction in the Napoleonic Wars. He was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Throughout its history, the Uphouse surname has maintained a strong association with its English origins, though variations in spelling, such as Uphowse, Uphousen, and Uphousen, have also been documented over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uphouse

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

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

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