Explore the Family Name Uveges
The meaning of Uveges
Hungarian (Üveges): metonymic occupational name for aglassmaker, from üveg ‘glass’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Uveges in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Uveges increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 62,236th most common in the U.S., but by 2010 it had risen to rank 59,470th, indicating a 4.44% increase in its popularity ranking. The raw count of individuals with the Uveges surname also grew during this period, from 301 individuals in 2000 to 340 in 2010, marking a 12.96% increase. The proportion of individuals with the Uveges surname per 100,000 inhabitants increased by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #59,470 | 4.44% |
| Count | 301 | 340 | 12.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uveges
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Uveges surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.67% of those with the Uveges surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 97.65% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in either year. However, there was a slight emergence of Hispanic identification among those with the Uveges surname, moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.47% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.67% | 97.65% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |