Explore the Family Name Uebelacker
The meaning of Uebelacker
German (also Übelacker): from Middle High German übel(e) ‘angry, bad, evil, little’ + acker ‘field’, hence a nickname for a farmer with poor or little land to farm. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Reinhold, Rudi.
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How common is the last name Uebelacker in the United States?
The surname Uebelacker has gained popularity in the United States over the years, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked as the 98,770th most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 87,335th position, a rise of 11.58%. In terms of actual count, the number of people with this surname increased from 170 in 2000 to 213 in 2010, marking a 25.29% growth. The ratio of people named Uebelacker per 100,000 also went up by 16.67%, from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,770 | #87,335 | 11.58% |
| Count | 170 | 213 | 25.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uebelacker
Ethnically, the Uebelacker surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 97.06% of those bearing this name were White, a percentage that slightly increased to 97.65% in 2010. There was no significant change in other ethnic backgrounds such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the same period, with these groups remaining at negligible or zero percentages for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 97.65% | 0.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |