Explore the Family Name Uher
The meaning of Uher
Czech and German: ethnic name for a Hungarian (see Unger).
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How common is the last name Uher in the United States?
The surname Uher demonstrates a slight decline in its popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The U.S. Census data from 2000 to 2010 shows that the rank of this surname dropped from 26,493 to 27,845, indicating a decrease of 5.1%. In terms of count, the number of people with the Uher surname fell slightly from 866 in 2000 to 862 in 2010, a marginal drop of 0.46%. The proportion of individuals bearing the Uher surname per 100,000 also decreased by 9.38%, from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,493 | #27,845 | -5.1% |
| Count | 866 | 862 | -0.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uher
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Uher, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the decade. While there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds in both years, the data shows a significant increase in the Hispanic representation. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of individuals with the Uher surname identifying as Hispanic rose sharply by 134.78%, from 0.69% to 1.62%. Individuals identifying with two or more races also saw a slight increase of 11.54%, from 1.04% to 1.16%. However, the percentage of individuals with the Uher surname who identified as White decreased slightly, from 98.04% in 2000 to 96.75% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 96.75% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 1.62% | 134.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.16% | 11.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |