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

Uptergrove, 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 Uptergrove surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uptergrove in America

Uptergrove is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uptergrove surname appeared 197 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 Uptergrove.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uptergrove 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 Uptergrove

The surname Uptergrove is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English words "uppe" meaning "upper" and "grāf" meaning "grove" or "small wood". This suggests that the name was originally used to refer to someone who lived near or owned land close to an elevated grove or small wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Uptergrove can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from 1277, where a William de Uptergrove is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Upteregrave, Uptergrave, and Uppergrove, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common during that period.

A notable bearer of the name was Sir John Uptergrove, who lived in the late 15th century and was a prominent landowner in Derbyshire. He is mentioned in several historical records, including the Court Rolls of Wirksworth in 1487.

During the 16th century, the Uptergrove family had established themselves in various parts of England, including Warwickshire and Gloucestershire. One member of the family, Thomas Uptergrove (1532-1602), was a renowned scholar and author who published several works on theology and philosophy.

In the 17th century, the name Uptergrove was also found in various parts of Scotland, where it was likely introduced by English settlers or traders. One notable bearer of the name was Robert Uptergrove (1618-1690), a merchant and landowner from Edinburgh.

As the centuries passed, the Uptergrove family continued to spread across different regions of the British Isles, with some members emigrating to other parts of the world, including the Americas and Australia.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Uptergrove in more recent history are:

1. James Uptergrove (1789-1858), an English architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London.
2. Elizabeth Uptergrove (1825-1901), an American educator and activist who fought for women's rights and the abolition of slavery.
3. Sir William Uptergrove (1867-1942), a British civil servant and diplomat who served as Ambassador to Japan in the early 20th century.
4. Henry Uptergrove (1901-1978), an Australian painter and sculptor known for his landscapes and portraits.
5. Margaret Uptergrove (1924-2008), an American writer and journalist who published several novels and collections of short stories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uptergrove

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

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

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