Explore the Family Name Uppal
The meaning of Uppal
Indian (Punjab): Jat, Khatri, and Sikh name. The Jats have a tribe and the Khatris a clan called Uppal. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Sanjay, Bal, Krishan, Radhika, Sunil, Alok, Anuj, Aparna, Archana, Ashwani, Avtar, Balraj. Arabic/Muslim Iqbal, Arifa, Kamal, Mohammed.
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How common is the last name Uppal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Uppal has seen significant growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Uppal was ranked 25,926th in terms of frequency among surnames with a count of 890 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had risen to rank 20,364 with a total of 1,305 people bearing the name, representing a rise in rank by 21.45% and an increase in count by 46.63%. The proportion of people named Uppal per 100,000 increased from 0.33 to 0.44, a growth of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,926 | #20,364 | 21.45% |
| Count | 890 | 1,305 | 46.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.44 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uppal
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Uppal, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, indicates a predominantly Asian/Pacific Islander representation. In 2000, this group made up 87.64% of those with the Uppal surname, and it further increased to 91.03% in 2010, a change of 3.87%. There was also an increase in the White category, going from 2.70% in 2000 to 4.75% in 2010, marking a 75.93% change. However, the representation of those identifying as two or more races dropped dramatically from 7.98% to 2.38%, a decrease of 70.18%. The Hispanic representation marginally decreased by 4.46% over the same period. There were no individuals with the Uppal surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.64% | 91.03% | 3.87% |
| White | 2.7% | 4.75% | 75.93% |
| Two or More Races | 7.98% | 2.38% | -70.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.07% | -4.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |