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

Ute, 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 Ute surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ute in America

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

The Ute 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 Ute.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ute 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 Ute

The surname "UTE" has its origins in Germany and dates back to the early 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "uht," which means "dawn" or "early morning." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked or was active during the early hours of the day.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "UTE" can be found in various historical documents from the region of Bavaria in southern Germany. One notable example is a record from 1532 in the town of Augsburg, which mentions a certain Hans Ute, a farmer and landowner.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, as well as neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland. For instance, there are records of a Johann Ute, a merchant from Vienna, who lived between 1625 and 1699.

While not a common surname, "UTE" has been carried by several notable individuals throughout history. One prominent figure was Wilhelm Ute, a German philosopher and educator who lived from 1786 to 1859. He was known for his work on educational reform and his advocacy for a more progressive approach to teaching.

Another notable bearer of the name was Henriette Ute, a German writer and activist who lived from 1805 to 1875. She was an early advocate for women's rights and played a significant role in the German feminist movement of the 19th century.

In the 20th century, there was a German-American inventor named Paul Ute, who lived from 1892 to 1968. He held several patents related to electrical engineering and contributed to the development of early radio technology.

It is worth noting that the name "UTE" has also been associated with various place names in Germany, such as Utebach, a small town in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, and Utendorf, a village in the state of Lower Saxony.

While the surname "UTE" may not be among the most common in Germany or other parts of Europe, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, merchants, intellectuals, and inventors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ute

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

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

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