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

Uzhca, 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 Uzhca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uzhca in America

Uzhca is the 55386th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uzhca surname appeared 371 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 Uzhca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uzhca 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 Uzhca

The surname UZHCA has its origins in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, specifically in the areas that are now modern-day Ukraine and Russia. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, sometime around the 12th or 13th century.

One theory suggests that UZHCA is derived from an old Slavic word meaning "narrow" or "constricted," possibly referring to a person who lived in a narrow valley or a confined area. Another hypothesis proposes that the name may have its roots in an occupational title, signifying someone who worked as a rope maker or a net weaver.

In terms of historical references, the name UZHCA appears in several ancient documents and records from the region. One notable mention is found in the Hypatian Codex, a 15th-century manuscript that chronicles the early history of Kievan Rus'. The codex lists several individuals bearing the UZHCA surname, suggesting that the name was well-established by that time.

The earliest recorded instance of the UZHCA surname dates back to the late 13th century, when a certain Ivan UZHCA was mentioned in a land registry document from the city of Novgorod. Another early reference comes from the 14th century, with the mention of a merchant named Fedor UZHCA in a trade record from the city of Pskov.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the UZHCA surname. One such figure was Mikhail UZHCA, a 16th-century Orthodox priest and scholar who authored several religious texts and played a significant role in the development of the Russian Orthodox Church. Another prominent bearer of the name was Yakov UZHCA, a 17th-century Cossack leader who participated in the Khmelnytsky Uprising against Polish rule in Ukraine.

In the 18th century, a military commander named Grigory UZHCA gained fame for his service in the Russian Imperial Army during the Russo-Turkish Wars. He was renowned for his strategic prowess and was awarded several honors for his contributions to the Russian military.

Moving into the 19th century, a notable figure was Alexei UZHCA, a renowned artist and painter who specialized in portraiture and landscape paintings. His works were highly regarded during his lifetime and can still be found in various art galleries and museums across Eastern Europe.

Finally, in the early 20th century, a scientist named Nikolai UZHCA made significant contributions to the field of chemistry. He was credited with developing new methods for the synthesis of organic compounds and his research led to several important discoveries in the chemical industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uzhca

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

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

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