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

Uppinghouse, 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 Uppinghouse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uppinghouse in America

Uppinghouse is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uppinghouse surname appeared 116 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 Uppinghouse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uppinghouse 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 Uppinghouse

The surname Uppinghouse is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from a topographic name, referring to an individual who lived near or owned an "upper house" or a dwelling situated on higher ground.

One of the earliest mentions of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1268, which recorded a Richard de Upingehuse. This suggests that the name was initially spelled with variations such as Upingehuse or Upinghous, reflecting the regional dialect and pronunciation of the time.

The Uppinghouse family likely hailed from the counties of Oxfordshire or Buckinghamshire, where several place names containing the word "up" or "upper" can be found. For instance, the village of Upper Arncott in Oxfordshire may have contributed to the surname's origins.

In the 14th century, the Uppinghouse name appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1327, with an entry for John Upinghous. This record provides evidence of the surname's continued use and expansion across different regions of England.

Notable individuals bearing the Uppinghouse surname include William Uppinghouse (1532-1599), a merchant and alderman in the City of London during the Elizabethan era. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and helped establish a free grammar school in his hometown of Uppingham, Rutland.

Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas Uppinghouse (1674-1742), a member of Parliament for the borough of Southwark in the early 18th century. He played a significant role in the debates surrounding the Act of Union with Scotland in 1707.

In the realm of literature, Elizabeth Uppinghouse (1786-1868) was a notable novelist and poet from Oxfordshire. Her works, such as "The Village Chronicles" and "Pastoral Poems," gained critical acclaim during the Romantic period.

During the Victorian era, John Uppinghouse (1839-1912) was a renowned architect responsible for designing several prominent buildings in London, including the Royal Opera House and St. Pancras Station.

Lastly, in the 20th century, Mary Uppinghouse (1901-1987) made significant contributions to the field of education as a pioneering educator and advocate for inclusive learning practices. She founded the Uppinghouse School for Children with Special Needs in Manchester, which became a model for similar institutions across the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uppinghouse

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

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

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