Explore the Family Name Uptegrove
The meaning of Uptegrove
Variant of Updegraff, a surname of ultimately Dutch origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Uptegrove in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Uptegrove has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 51,680th most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped to 55,505th. This represents a 7.4% decline in its rank. Additionally, the number of people with the Uptegrove surname decreased slightly over the decade, from 378 in 2000 to 370 in 2010 – a change of -2.12%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also fell by 7.14%, indicating that the surname has become less common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #55,505 | -7.4% |
| Count | 378 | 370 | -2.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uptegrove
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Uptegrove surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a predominance of individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 96.30% of those bearing the Uptegrove surname identified as such, and this increased to 97.84% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races and Hispanic both fell to zero in 2010, from 1.59% and 1.32% respectively in 2000. There were no reported individuals with the Uptegrove surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 97.84% | 1.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |