Explore the Family Name Uphold
The meaning of Uphold
English: perhaps a shortened form of Upholder, an occupational name for someone who dealt in secondhand clothes and other articles, Middle English upoldere.
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How common is the last name Uphold in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Uphold has seen a slight decline over the years. In 2000, Uphold was ranked 30,443 in terms of popularity and it moved to 30,946 by 2010, marking a decrease of 1.65%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, saw an increase from 724 in 2000 to 751 in 2010, indicating a growth of 3.73%. The proportion of individuals with the Uphold surname per 100k also decreased by 7.41% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,443 | #30,946 | -1.65% |
| Count | 724 | 751 | 3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uphold
The Uphold surname's ethnic identity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data is predominantly White, with 96.82% in 2000 and 97.34% in 2010, showing a slight increase of 0.54%. Those identifying as two or more races make up 1.24% in 2000, which slightly dropped to 1.20% in 2010. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity made up 1.80% in 2000, but this percentage significantly dropped by 40.56% to 1.07% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native among those with the Uphold surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 97.34% | 0.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.2% | -3.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 1.07% | -40.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |