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

Uptgraft, 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 Uptgraft surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uptgraft in America

Uptgraft is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uptgraft surname appeared 109 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 Uptgraft.

The history of the last name Uptgraft

The surname UPTGRAFT is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the late 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch words "up" meaning "up" or "above" and "graft" meaning "ditch" or "trench." The name may have initially referred to a person who lived near or worked with ditches or trenches located on higher ground.

One of the earliest known references to the name UPTGRAFT can be found in the Dutch village records of Zwolle, dating back to 1587. These records mention a farmer named Hendrick Uptgraft, suggesting the name was already established in the region at that time.

By the early 17th century, the name had spread to other parts of the Netherlands and neighboring regions. In 1612, a merchant named Jan Uptgraft was recorded as a member of the Dutch East India Company, indicating the name's presence in the trading community.

The name UPTGRAFT also appears in several historical manuscripts and documents from the 17th and 18th centuries. For example, the 1642 manuscript "Annalen van Amsterdam" (Annals of Amsterdam) mentions a shipwright named Pieter Uptgraft, who worked in the city's shipyards.

Notable individuals with the surname UPTGRAFT throughout history include:

1. Willem Uptgraft (1678-1745), a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and still-life works.
2. Johannes Uptgraft (1712-1791), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious philosophy.
3. Anna Uptgraft (1756-1824), a Dutch actress and playwright who performed in several theaters in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
4. Hendrik Uptgraft (1803-1879), a Dutch politician who served as a member of the Dutch Parliament in the mid-19th century.
5. Elise Uptgraft (1867-1943), a German-born American author and activist who advocated for women's rights and suffrage.

While the surname UPTGRAFT has its roots in the Netherlands, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uptgraft

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

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

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