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

Uyeno, 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 Uyeno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uyeno in America

Uyeno is the 42163rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uyeno surname appeared 515 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 Uyeno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uyeno 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 Uyeno

The surname "UYENO" has its origins in Japan, with records of the name dating back to the 8th century. It is believed to have originated from a place name, possibly referring to a specific locality or region within the country.

In ancient Japanese texts, the name can be found spelled in various ways, such as "Uyeno," "Uieno," or "Ueno," reflecting the fluidity of written Japanese at the time. Some scholars suggest that the name may be derived from the Japanese words "ue" (meaning "above" or "upper") and "no" (a possessive particle), potentially indicating a connection to an elevated or higher-lying area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "UYENO" can be found in the "Shoku Nihongi," an imperial chronicle compiled in the early 9th century. The text mentions an individual named "Uyeno no Sukemichi," who served as a government official during the Nara period (710-794 AD).

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD), the name "UYENO" gained prominence with the rise of the Uyeno clan, a noble family known for their military prowess and service to the Shogunate. Notably, Uyeno Yoshitaka (1174-1252) was a renowned samurai and military commander who played a pivotal role in the Jōkyū War against the Kamakura Shogunate.

In the 16th century, the name "UYENO" is associated with Uyeno Takanobu (1522-1592), a skilled swordsman and martial arts instructor who founded the Uyeno-ryū school of swordsmanship. His teachings and techniques influenced many subsequent generations of samurai warriors.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "UYENO" was Uyeno Hiroyuki (1730-1809), a prominent scholar and poet during the Edo period. He was renowned for his mastery of Japanese literature and his contributions to the development of the haiku form.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), the "UYENO" surname gained further recognition with Uyeno Masanori (1848-1921), a pioneering educator and advocate for modern educational reforms in Japan. He played a crucial role in establishing the country's modern educational system.

While the surname "UYENO" has its roots in ancient Japan, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have emigrated from Japan over the centuries. However, the name remains strongly associated with its Japanese heritage and the rich historical significance it holds within the country's cultural and societal fabric.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uyeno

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

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

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