Explore the Family Name Upthegrove
The meaning of Upthegrove
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 Upthegrove in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Upthegrove has seen a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,705 and by 2010, its rank had dropped to 59,324, marking a change of -2.81. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 330 in 2000 to 341 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 3.33 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12 between both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #59,324 | -2.81% |
| Count | 330 | 341 | 3.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Upthegrove
In terms of ethnicity associated with the Upthegrove surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a multi-ethnic identity. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. The majority of individuals with the Upthegrove surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 79.70 in 2000 to 77.42 in 2010. During that same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Black (from 14.85 to 16.13) and Hispanic (from 1.82 to 2.35). A small number, which grew from 3.33 to 3.52, identified as having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.7% | 77.42% | -2.86% |
| Black | 14.85% | 16.13% | 8.62% |
| Two or More Races | 3.33% | 3.52% | 5.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.35% | 29.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |