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

Upmeyer, 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 Upmeyer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Upmeyer in America

Upmeyer is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Upmeyer surname appeared 130 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 Upmeyer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Upmeyer 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 Upmeyer

The surname Upmeyer has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It likely originated in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day Lower Saxony.

One theory suggests that the name Upmeyer is derived from the Old German words "upp" meaning "upper" and "meier" meaning "steward" or "bailiff." This combination could indicate that the original bearers of this surname were individuals responsible for managing or overseeing estates or properties in their local communities.

Another possibility is that the name Upmeyer is a locational surname, referring to a specific place or region where the family resided. In this case, the name may have been derived from a village or hamlet called "Uppemeyer" or something similar, though no definitive records have been found to confirm this.

The earliest known record of the Upmeyer surname dates back to the late 15th century, with an entry in a church register from the town of Osnabrück, located in present-day Lower Saxony, Germany. This entry mentions an individual named Hans Upmeyer, born around 1480.

Over the centuries, various spelling variations of the name have been documented, including Upmeier, Uppmeyer, and Upmeir. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects, scribal errors, or personal preferences.

One notable figure bearing the Upmeyer surname was Johann Upmeyer (1580-1642), a German theologian and author who served as a pastor in the town of Minden, located in North Rhine-Westphalia. His published works include several theological treatises and sermons.

Another individual of note was Heinrich Upmeyer (1728-1803), a German merchant and industrialist who established a successful textile business in the city of Bielefeld. His company, Upmeyer & Co., played a significant role in the region's economic development during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

In the realm of arts and culture, the name Upmeyer is associated with Friedrich Upmeyer (1855-1923), a German sculptor and painter known for his works depicting religious and mythological themes. Several of his sculptures can be found adorning churches and public buildings throughout Germany.

Moving into the 20th century, Karl Upmeyer (1910-1992) was a German engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early computer technology. He held several patents related to data storage and retrieval systems, laying the groundwork for modern computing.

Lastly, Erika Upmeyer (1935-2018) was a German author and journalist who gained recognition for her novels and short stories exploring themes of family dynamics, relationships, and the challenges faced by women in contemporary society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Upmeyer

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

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

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