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

Uttley, 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 Uttley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uttley in America

Uttley is the 75317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uttley surname appeared 256 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 Uttley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uttley 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 Uttley

The surname Uttley originates from England and dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "ut" meaning "out" and "lēah" meaning "a meadow or clearing in a forest." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived or worked in a clearing outside of a village or town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Uttley can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire from the year 1332, which mentions a "Robertus de Vtteley." This spelling variation, along with others like "Utley" and "Utteley," was common in medieval times due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

The Uttley surname has its roots in various places across England, particularly in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cheshire, where it was closely associated with the local topography and place names. For instance, the village of Utley in West Yorkshire is believed to have derived its name from the same Old English words that gave rise to the surname.

In the 16th century, the Uttley name appeared in the Wills and Inventories of the Archdeaconry of Richmond, Yorkshire, further cementing its presence in the region. One notable figure from this period was William Uttley, born in 1545 in Keighley, Yorkshire, who was a prominent landowner and farmer.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the Uttley surname have made significant contributions in various fields. Thomas Uttley (1684-1761), a renowned English mathematician and astronomer, was born in Longridge, Lancashire, and made important observations of the transit of Venus across the Sun's disk. Another notable figure was Alison Uttley (1884-1976), a prolific children's author from Derbyshire, who wrote over 100 books, including the beloved "Little Grey Rabbit" series.

In the 19th century, the Uttley name gained prominence with individuals such as John Uttley (1813-1888), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Leeds, Yorkshire, who made significant contributions to the local community. James Uttley (1843-1902), born in Rochdale, Lancashire, was a prominent architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in the region.

Lastly, the 20th century saw the rise of Tom Uttley (1915-1991), a renowned English cricketer who played for both Yorkshire and England, earning recognition as one of the finest slow left-arm bowlers of his era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uttley

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

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

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