Explore the Family Name Uehara
The meaning of Uehara
Japanese: written 上原 ‘upper plain’. It is from a common placename also sometimes pronounced Kamihara (which can be written 神原 to mean ‘divine plain’). The surname, like the placename, is found throughout Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. Commonly Romanized as Uyehara in older immigrant families. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroshi, Hiroki, Kame, Masako, Masaru, Sadao, Satoru, Shinsuke, Aki, Atsushi, Chiho, Chiyoko.
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How common is the last name Uehara in the United States?
The surname Uehara has seen an increase in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 26,566th most common surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to be the 25,954th, which represents a 2.3% change. The count of people bearing this surname also increased from 863 in 2000 to 946 in 2010, a growth rate of 9.62%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was no discernible change, maintaining a steady figure of 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,566 | #25,954 | 2.3% |
| Count | 863 | 946 | 9.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uehara
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the Uehara surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this percentage decreased slightly from 87.37% in 2000 to 82.88% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising from 6.72% to 10.25% over the same period. The proportion of individuals identifying as White experienced a decrease from 3.36% to 2.64%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic demographic saw an increase from 2.32% to 3.59%. No changes were observed among Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native populations, with both remaining at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.37% | 82.88% | -5.14% |
| Two or More Races | 6.72% | 10.25% | 52.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 3.59% | 54.74% |
| White | 3.36% | 2.64% | -21.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |