Explore the Family Name Uhlenhake
The meaning of Uhlenhake
North German (Westphalia): topographic name for someone who lived on a farm of a certain size (Middle Low German hake ‘measure of land’; see Huber) named for its owls (Middle Low German ule ‘owl’, plural ulen). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Uhlenhake in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Uhlenhake witnessed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 51,024 and came down to 56,444 in 2010, marking a decline of 10.62%. The count also decreased from 384 in 2000 to 362 in 2010, constituting a drop of 5.73%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #56,444 | -10.62% |
| Count | 384 | 362 | -5.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uhlenhake
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname Uhlenhake identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease of 0.57% over this decade from 99.74% to 99.17%. There were no significant changes in the other ethnicities reported among those with this surname over this period. For instance, the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.74% | 99.17% | -0.57% |
| 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% |