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

Upole, 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 Upole surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Upole in America

Upole is the 71678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Upole surname appeared 272 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 Upole.

We can also compare 2010 data for Upole 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 Upole

The surname "UPOLE" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, with roots dating back to the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from a Old English word "upol," which referred to a small hamlet or village located on higher ground or a hill. This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive name to someone who lived in such a settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which lists a landowner named "Upol" in Gloucestershire. This entry provides evidence that the name was already in use by the time of the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, there are records of a family named "Upole" residing in the village of Upole, located in Dorset. This place name, which shares the same root as the surname, likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the family name over time.

During the 14th century, a notable figure named John Upole (c. 1320-1380) served as a member of Parliament for the borough of Shaftesbury in Dorset. His name appears in historical records from that time, indicating the continued presence of the surname in that region.

In the 15th century, a prominent individual named William Upole (c. 1410-1472) was a wealthy merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol. He is recorded as having made significant donations to local churches and charitable institutions, demonstrating the influence and status of some individuals bearing this surname.

Another individual of note was Sir Thomas Upole (c. 1525-1598), who served as a military officer and diplomat during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was knighted for his service and played a role in the English campaigns against the Spanish Armada in 1588.

While the surname "UPOLE" is not among the most common in England today, its historical roots and presence in various regions of the country over several centuries provide insight into the origins and evolution of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Upole

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

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

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