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

Upperman, 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 Upperman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Upperman in America

Upperman is the 46568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Upperman surname appeared 457 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 Upperman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Upperman 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 Upperman

The surname UPPERMAN is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period, likely derived from the German word "ober," which means "upper" or "higher," and the suffix "-mann," meaning "man." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in an elevated or upper location, such as a hilltop or mountainous region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name UPPERMAN can be found in the town records of Heidelberg, Germany, dating back to the 14th century. The name appears in various spellings, including "Obermann," "Ubermann," and "Upperman," indicating regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

During the 16th century, the UPPERMAN name is mentioned in several historical documents related to the Reformation in Germany. One notable figure was Hans UPPERMAN, a Protestant reformer and theologian who lived from 1512 to 1581. He played a significant role in promoting the teachings of Martin Luther and advocating for religious reform in the region.

In the 17th century, a branch of the UPPERMAN family reportedly settled in the Netherlands, where the name was adapted to the Dutch spelling "Upperman." One prominent individual from this lineage was Willem UPPERMAN, a successful merchant and trader who lived from 1638 to 1702. He established a thriving business exporting goods from the Dutch East Indies to various European markets.

As the UPPERMAN name spread across Europe, it also found its way to other countries, such as England and the United States. In the late 18th century, records show that a family bearing the name UPPERMAN immigrated to America from Germany, settling in the state of Pennsylvania. One of their descendants, John UPPERMAN (1795-1872), became a influential figure in the local community, serving as a judge and civic leader.

Another notable UPPERMAN was Karl UPPERMAN (1866-1942), a German-born artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from Greek mythology. His sculptures can be found in museums and public spaces across Europe, including the Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin.

Throughout its history, the surname UPPERMAN has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, merchants, and community leaders. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, the name has since spread to different parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural influences of different eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Upperman

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

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

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