Explore the Family Name Uptain
The meaning of Uptain
Perhaps an altered form of English Upton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Uptain in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Uptain has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Uptain was ranked as the 27,049th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had dropped to 29,261st. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 842 in 2000 to 809 in 2010, marking a change of -3.92%. The proportion of Uptains per 100,000 people likewise saw a reduction, decreasing by 12.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,049 | #29,261 | -8.18% |
| Count | 842 | 809 | -3.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uptain
In terms of ethnicity as gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Uptain surname identify as White, making up 96.29% of the total in 2010, down slightly from 96.91% in 2000. Those identifying as having two or more races increased from 1.43% in 2000 to 1.73% in 2010. A slight increase was also noted among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, increasing from 0.83% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010. There were no Uptains who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 96.29% | -0.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.73% | 20.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 1.11% | 33.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |