Explore the Family Name Uihlein
The meaning of Uihlein
German: variant of Ühlein (see Uehlein).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Uihlein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Uihlein saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 85,297 in terms of prevalence, dropping to 91,625 in 2010, which represents a reduction of 7.42 percent. The number of people with this last name also fell marginally from 204 to 201 over the same period, equating to a 1.47 percent drop. Consequently, the proportion of Uihleins per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #91,625 | -7.42% |
| Count | 204 | 201 | -1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uihlein
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Uihlein surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage dropped slightly from 96.08 to 94.03 percent. In 2010, there was a new emergence of Uihleins identifying as Hispanic, making up 2.99 percent of the total. No Uihleins identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Similarly, none reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 94.03% | -2.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |