Explore the Family Name Uthe
The meaning of Uthe
German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with odal ‘inherited property’ as the first element.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Uthe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Uthe" experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank fell from 28,856 to 30,442, a decrease of 5.5%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also dropped slightly, from 776 to 767, marking a 1.16% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people named Uthe per 100,000 decreased by 10.34%, from 0.29 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,856 | #30,442 | -5.5% |
| Count | 776 | 767 | -1.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uthe
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Uthe identify as White, though there was a small decrease from 98.32% in 2000 to 96.22% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic increased significantly, from 1.16% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, 0.65% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. The proportion of people identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native remains at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.32% | 96.22% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.48% | 113.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |