2000
#28,790
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 778
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.29
Rare Last name
Uvalle
A surname indicating geographic origin, likely from a specific valley or place.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,378 Americans carry the last name Uvalle. That puts it at #22,036 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.40 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 248,733 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Uvalle surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
1.4K
1 in 248,733
Census rank
#22,036
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,202 bearers of the surname Uvalle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.40 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 22036th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Uvalle, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.8%. The next largest groups are White (4.4%) and Black (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Uvalle
Among Census respondents with the surname Uvalle, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.8%. The next largest groups are White (4.4%) and Black (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Uvalle bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Uvalle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.8% · 1,139
- White4.4% · 53
- Black or African American0.3% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 3
- Two or more races0.2% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Uvalle
Uvalle appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#25,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 992
+214 bearers (+27.5%)
Per 100,000 0.34
Rank movement Up 3,753 places
2020
#22,036
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,202
+210 bearers (+21.2%)
Per 100,000 0.40
Rank movement Up 3,001 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #28,790 | 778 | 0.29 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #25,037 | 992 | 0.34 | +214 bearers (+27.5%) | Up 3,753 places |
| 2020 | #22,036 | 1,202 | 0.40 | +210 bearers (+21.2%) | Up 3,001 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Uvalle surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,037 | #22,036 | 12.0% |
| Count | 992 | 1,202 | 21.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.34 | 0.40 | 18.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Uvalle bearers went from 992 to 1,202 (+21.2% change). The surname moved up 3,001 positions in the national ranking, going from #25,037 to #22,036.
FAQ
Uvalle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Uvalle?
Name Census estimates that about 1,378 living Americans carry the surname Uvalle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 248,733 residents.
How common is Uvalle?
Uvalle ranks #22,036 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.40 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,202 people with the surname Uvalle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,378), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.4 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.40 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Uvalle.
Has Uvalle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Uvalle went from 992 recorded bearers to 1,202. That is an increase of 210 (+21.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #25,037 to #22,036.
What does the Census say about the background of Uvalle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Uvalle, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.8%. The next largest groups are White (4.4%) and Black (0.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Uvalle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.8% (1,139 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Uvalle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (94.8%), White (4.4%), Black (0.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Uvalle (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Uvalle mean?
A surname indicating geographic origin, likely from a specific valley or place. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Uvalle (0.40 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Uvalle?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Uvalle on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.