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

Uvalle, 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 Uvalle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uvalle in America

Uvalle is the 25037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uvalle surname appeared 992 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 Uvalle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uvalle 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 Uvalle

The surname UVALLE is of Spanish origin, with its roots tracing back to the 15th century in the region of Castile, Spain. The name is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "valle," meaning "valley," likely referring to a person who lived in or near a valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name UVALLE can be found in the archives of the town of Burgos, Spain, where a certain Juan de Uvalle was mentioned in a document dated 1492. This document detailed the transfer of land ownership from one family to another.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the UVALLE surname began to spread throughout Spain and its colonies in the Americas as a result of the Spanish colonization efforts. In particular, the name gained prominence in regions such as Mexico and Central America.

One notable figure bearing the UVALLE surname was Diego de Uvalle, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. De Uvalle was known for his bravery and leadership during several crucial battles against the Aztec Empire.

In the 18th century, a wealthy landowner named María Antonia de Uvalle was recorded as owning vast tracts of land in the region of Jalisco, Mexico. Her family's influence and wealth were significant during that time period.

Another prominent individual with the UVALLE surname was José María de Uvalle, a Mexican military officer who fought in the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848. He served under General Antonio López de Santa Anna and was renowned for his strategic skills on the battlefield.

Towards the end of the 19th century, a renowned Spanish painter named Ramón de Uvalle gained recognition for his vibrant depictions of landscapes and scenes from rural Spain. His works were exhibited in prestigious galleries across Europe and are now part of several museum collections.

As the UVALLE surname continued to spread and evolve, variations in spelling also emerged, such as Uballe, Uvale, and Ubala. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uvalle

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

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

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