Explore the Family Name Uphaus
The meaning of Uphaus
Possibly an altered form of German Uphu(e)s, a habitational name from any of various places called Uphusen, for example in Saxony and Lower Saxony.
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How common is the last name Uphaus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Uphaus decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Uphaus was ranked 74,957th most popular surname and it fell to 79,338th in 2010, marking a decline of 5.84%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname remained constant at 240 during both census periods. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Uphaus per 100,000 people also declined by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #79,338 | -5.84% |
| Count | 240 | 240 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uphaus
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Uphaus, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, virtually all individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 0.85% over the decade. The other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no percentage change during these years, remaining at 0%. This indicates that the Uphaus surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.17% | 98.33% | -0.85% |
| 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% |