Explore the Family Name Upsher
The meaning of Upsher
English: habitational name from Upshire in Waltham Holy Cross (Essex), which derives from Old English upp ‘upper’ + scīr ‘district’. Compare Abshire.
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How common is the last name Upsher in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Upsher has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 96,918th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, the ranking improved to 89,403rd, showing an increase of approximately 7.75%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 174 in 2000 to 207 in 2010, marking an upsurge of about 18.97%. The proportion per 100k also grew by around 16.67%, from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,918 | #89,403 | 7.75% |
| Count | 174 | 207 | 18.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Upsher
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Upsher identified as Black, although this percentage decreased slightly from 86.21% in 2000 to 83.57% in 2010. The percentage of Upshers identifying as White also dropped from 8.05% to 6.76%. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in those reporting two or more races, from 3.45% in 2000 to 7.25% in 2010, a change of 110.14%. Notably, the census began recording a Hispanic representation in 2010 at 2.42%. No changes were observed in the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, which remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 86.21% | 83.57% | -3.06% |
| Two or More Races | 3.45% | 7.25% | 110.14% |
| White | 8.05% | 6.76% | -16.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |