Explore the Family Name Upright
The meaning of Upright
English: nickname, probably denoting an honorable man, from Middle English upriht ‘upright, erect’ (Old English ūpriht).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Upright in the United States?
The surname Upright experienced a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 26,946th most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 28,362nd. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased slightly during this period, with a count of 847 in 2000 and 842 in 2010. Likewise, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing this surname saw a decline of around 6.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,946 | #28,362 | -5.25% |
| Count | 847 | 842 | -0.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Upright
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Upright, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 (97.28%) and 2010 (95.49%). However, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.59% in 2000 to 0.95% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races rose slightly from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010. Interestingly, no individuals with the Upright surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 1.31% identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 95.49% | -1.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.43% | 21.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.95% | 61.02% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |