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

Uppencamp, 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 Uppencamp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uppencamp in America

Uppencamp is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uppencamp surname appeared 100 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 Uppencamp.

The history of the last name Uppencamp

The surname Uppencamp has its origins in Germany, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German words "uppen" meaning "upper" and "camp" referring to a field or open area, suggesting a connection to a specific location or geographic feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents compiled in the 13th century, which mentions an individual named Henricus Uppencamp from the region of Westphalia in northwestern Germany.

During the 16th century, the name Uppencamp appeared in various church records and municipal registers throughout German-speaking territories, indicating its widespread use. Notable examples include Hans Uppencamp, a merchant from Lübeck, born in 1524, and Katherina Uppencamp, a landowner in the city of Cologne, who lived from 1571 to 1639.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing the surname Uppencamp was Johann Uppencamp, a renowned theologian and author born in 1612 in Saxony. His influential work, "Tractatus de Ecclesia," published in 1675, explored the nature and teachings of the Christian church.

Another noteworthy individual was Wilhelm Uppencamp, a military officer who served in the Prussian army during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1782 in Hanover, he played a significant role in several battles against the French forces, earning recognition for his bravery and leadership.

The Uppencamp surname also found its way into the literary world with the German novelist and playwright Theodor Uppencamp, who lived from 1819 to 1886. His plays, often tackling social and political themes, were widely performed in theaters across Germany during the 19th century.

Over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Uppenkamp, Uppencamp, and Uppenkampe, reflecting regional dialects and scribal practices. Additionally, some records indicate that the surname may have been associated with specific locations, such as the town of Uppencamp in Lower Saxony, suggesting a possible connection to a place of origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uppencamp

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

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

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