Explore the Family Name Ueda
The meaning of Ueda
Japanese: written 上田 ‘upper rice paddy’. It is from a common placename sometimes read Kamida, and sometimes written 植田 ‘planted rice paddy’. The surname, like the placename, is found throughout Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. Commonly Romanized as Uyeda in older immigrant families. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Keiko, Toru, Etsuko, Shinji, Akio, Akira, Atsushi, Fumiko, Hajime, Haruhiko, Hiroko, Hiroshi.
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How common is the last name Ueda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ueda has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ueda ranked 28,617th in popularity and by 2010, it had risen to 28,552nd. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 784 in 2000 to 835 in 2010, marking a 6.51% growth. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a minor decrease of -3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,617 | #28,552 | 0.23% |
| Count | 784 | 835 | 6.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ueda
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ueda, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group made up approximately 85.97% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 85.87% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Two or more races increased by 12.75%, from 5.10% in 2000 to 5.75% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as White declined by 12.65%, from 7.27% to 6.35%. Additionally, the Hispanic population with this surname grew by 15.66%, albeit from a smaller base of 1.66% to 1.92%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Ueda surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.97% | 85.87% | -0.12% |
| White | 7.27% | 6.35% | -12.65% |
| Two or More Races | 5.1% | 5.75% | 12.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.92% | 15.66% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |