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

Uveges, 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 Uveges surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uveges in America

Uveges is the 59470th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uveges surname appeared 340 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 Uveges.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uveges 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 Uveges

The surname UVEGES is of Hungarian origin and dates back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Hungarian word "üveges," which means "glassmaker" or "glazier." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals or families who were involved in the production or trade of glass.

The earliest recorded instances of the name UVEGES can be found in historical records from the towns and villages of Hungary, particularly in the regions around Budapest and the western counties. One of the first documented references to the name is in a municipal register from the city of Győr, dated 1372, which mentions a certain "Petrus Uveges" as a resident.

In the 15th century, the name UVEGES appears in several tax records and land registries, indicating that individuals bearing this surname were established members of their communities. One notable example is the mention of a "Stephanus Uveges" in a 1487 census of landowners in the village of Tótfalu, located in present-day Transdanubia.

As the centuries progressed, the UVEGES name continued to spread across Hungary and beyond. In the 16th century, a merchant named János UVEGES is recorded as having traded goods between Budapest and Vienna. Later, in the 18th century, a renowned glassmaker named Mihály UVEGES gained recognition for his intricate stained glass works, which adorned several churches and noble estates in the region.

Notable individuals who bore the surname UVEGES include:

1. Pál UVEGES (1701-1771), a Hungarian painter and artist known for his religious murals and frescoes in churches throughout the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

2. Katalin UVEGES (1825-1898), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded one of the first girls' schools in Budapest.

3. Lajos UVEGES (1887-1968), a prominent Hungarian mathematician and professor at the University of Budapest, known for his contributions to the field of differential geometry.

4. Zsigmond UVEGES (1912-1997), a celebrated Hungarian author and poet, whose works explored themes of rural life and the human condition.

5. Éva UVEGES (1933-2018), a renowned opera singer and mezzo-soprano, who performed on stages across Europe and North America during her illustrious career.

While the UVEGES name has its roots in Hungary, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its rich history and connection to the glassmaking trade in its country of origin remain a significant part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uveges

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

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

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