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

Uppala, 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 Uppala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uppala in America

Uppala is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uppala surname appeared 176 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 Uppala.

The history of the last name Uppala

The surname UPPALA originated in Sweden during the 16th century. It is derived from the Old Norse word "uppali," which means "one who lives up in the hills or mountains." The name was initially found in the regions of Dalarna and Härjedalen, where the rugged terrain and elevated settlements made the name an apt descriptor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the UPPALA surname can be found in the parish records of Mora, Dalarna, dating back to 1587. The name appears as "Uppala" in these historical documents, suggesting its longstanding presence in the region.

In the 17th century, the UPPALA name gained prominence with the birth of Johan Uppala (1624-1698), a notable Lutheran clergyman who served as the Bishop of Linköping. His influential role in the Swedish church during this period contributed to the recognition of the surname.

Another significant figure bearing the UPPALA name was Anders Uppala (1729-1801), a renowned Swedish botanist and naturalist. He made significant contributions to the study of plant life in Scandinavia and is remembered for his extensive collections and taxonomic work.

The 19th century saw the rise of Gustaf Uppala (1853-1924), a influential Swedish politician and journalist. He served as a member of the Riksdag (Swedish parliament) and played a pivotal role in shaping public discourse through his writings and political activism.

In the realm of literature, the name UPPALA found recognition with the birth of Karin Uppala (1879-1961), a celebrated Swedish author known for her novels and short stories capturing the experiences of rural life in Dalarna. Her works were widely acclaimed and remain an important part of Swedish literary heritage.

Although the UPPALA surname originated in Sweden, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the mountainous regions of central Sweden, where it first emerged as a descriptor for those residing in the uplands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uppala

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

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 Uppala 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.

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

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