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

Upman, 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 Upman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Upman in America

Upman is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Upman surname appeared 126 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 Upman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Upman 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 Upman

The surname Upman is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "upp" meaning "up" and "mann" meaning "man", likely referring to someone who lived or worked on higher ground or an elevated area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Upman can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk from 1166, where a person named Reginald Upman is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 12th century in the county of Norfolk, England.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various records across different counties in England. The Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279 mention a William Uppeman, while the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275 list a John Uppeman as a taxpayer.

The Upman name is also found in the Domesday Book of 1086, the famous survey commissioned by William the Conqueror. However, it is likely that the spelling was different at that time, potentially closer to the Old English roots of the name.

One notable individual bearing the Upman surname was Sir Thomas Upman, a prominent English lawyer and judge who lived from 1541 to 1608. He served as a Justice of the King's Bench and played a role in the trial of Sir Walter Raleigh.

Another historically significant figure was John Upman, born in 1664 in Gloucestershire. He was a renowned architect and builder, responsible for the construction of several churches and notable buildings in the region during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Upman family settled in the village of Uppingham in Rutland, England. It is believed that the village's name may have influenced or reinforced the spelling of their surname over time.

Other notable individuals with the Upman surname include Richard Upman (1697-1768), a British naval officer who served during the War of the Austrian Succession, and Mary Upman (1736-1812), a philanthropist and benefactor who established several charitable organizations in London.

While the origin and early history of the Upman surname can be traced back to England, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its roots remain firmly grounded in the Old English language and the early medieval period of English history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Upman

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

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

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