Explore the Family Name Uhrig
The meaning of Uhrig
German: variant of Ulrich. Some characteristic forenames: German Juergen, Jurgen, Kurt, Mathias, Ulrike, Willi, Wolfgang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Uhrig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Uhrig has slightly decreased over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Uhrig ranked 18,857 in popularity with 1,341 individuals carrying the name, which represented about 0.5 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 19,997 and the count remained relatively stable at 1,339 individuals. This resulted in a proportion decrease to about 0.45 per 100,000 people, marking a decline of 6.05% in rank and a mere 0.15% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,857 | #19,997 | -6.05% |
| Count | 1,341 | 1,339 | -0.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.45 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uhrig
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides valuable insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Uhrig. In 2000, most of the Uhrig surname holders identified as White (96.05%), followed by Hispanic (2.01%) and a small percentage belonging to two or more races (1.19%). By 2010, although the majority still identified as White (93.28%), there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising to 4.56%. Interestingly, a new ethnic group emerged within this period; 0.67% of individuals with the surname Uhrig identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, while there were no recorded individuals from this ethnicity in 2000. The proportion of people identifying as two or more races declined, however. No one with the surname Uhrig identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 93.28% | -2.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 4.56% | 126.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 0.9% | -24.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |