2000
#62,236
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 301
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.11
Very Rare Last name
Uveges
A surname derived from the Hungarian word for "glassblower" or "glass maker".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 354 Americans carry the last name Uveges. That puts it at #68,578 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 968,233 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Uveges 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
354
1 in 968,233
Census rank
#68,578
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
309
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 309 bearers of the surname Uveges in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 68578th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Uveges, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.2%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Uveges
Among Census respondents with the surname Uveges, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.2%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Uveges 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 Uveges surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.9% · 290
- Hispanic or Latino3.2% · 10
- Two or more races1.6% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Uveges
Uveges 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
#59,470
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 340
+39 bearers (+13.0%)
Per 100,000 0.12
Rank movement Up 2,766 places
2020
#68,578
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 309
-31 bearers (-9.1%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 9,108 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #62,236 | 301 | 0.11 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #59,470 | 340 | 0.12 | +39 bearers (+13.0%) | Up 2,766 places |
| 2020 | #68,578 | 309 | 0.10 | -31 bearers (-9.1%) | Down 9,108 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 Uveges 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 | #59,470 | #68,578 | -15.3% |
| Count | 340 | 309 | -9.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.12 | 0.10 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Uveges bearers went from 340 to 309 (-9.1% change). The surname moved down 9,108 positions in the national ranking, going from #59,470 to #68,578.
FAQ
Uveges surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Uveges?
Name Census estimates that about 354 living Americans carry the surname Uveges. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 968,233 residents.
How common is Uveges?
Uveges ranks #68,578 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.10 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 309 people with the surname Uveges. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (354), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.10 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 Uveges.
Has Uveges become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Uveges went from 340 recorded bearers to 309. That is a decrease of 31 (-9.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #59,470 to #68,578.
What does the Census say about the background of Uveges?
Among Census respondents with the surname Uveges, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.2%) and Two or More Races (1.6%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Uveges in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.9% (290 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Uveges appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.9%), Hispanic (3.2%), Two or More Races (1.6%). 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 Uveges (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 Uveges mean?
A surname derived from the Hungarian word for "glassblower" or "glass maker". 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 Uveges (0.10 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 common is the surname Uveges?
See how many people are called Uveges on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.