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

Uto, 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 Uto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uto in America

Uto is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uto surname appeared 107 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 Uto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uto 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 Uto

The surname "Uto" originated in Japan during the Heian period (794-1185 AD). It is believed to be derived from the Japanese word "utou," which means "to pursue" or "to follow." The name was likely given to individuals who were known for their persistence or determination in pursuing their goals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Uto" can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle that covers the period from 697 to 791 AD. The text mentions a samurai named Uto no Suketomo, who served under the famous Emperor Kammu (737-806 AD).

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD), the Uto family gained prominence in the Chiba Prefecture, located in the Kanto region of Japan. The Uto clan played a significant role in the governance of the region and were known for their military prowess.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Uto Nagataka (1538-1602) emerged. He was a skilled warrior and served as a retainer under the powerful warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Uto Nagataka was instrumental in several military campaigns, including the Invasion of Korea in 1592.

Another prominent individual with the surname "Uto" was Uto Nobunaga (1572-1628), a renowned scholar and poet during the Edo period (1603-1868). He was known for his expertise in classical Japanese literature and his contributions to the development of the haiku form of poetry.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), the Uto family continued to play a role in Japanese society. Uto Masahiro (1847-1923) was a prominent politician and served as the Governor of Chiba Prefecture from 1893 to 1897.

While the surname "Uto" is not as common as some other Japanese surnames, it has a rich historical legacy and can be traced back to the early centuries of Japanese history. The name has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including samurai warriors, scholars, poets, and political leaders.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uto

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

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

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