About Uhr
The surname Uhr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "uhr," meaning "clock" or "watch." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or was associated with clocks or timekeeping devices. The name may have been given to a clockmaker, a watchman, or someone who had a particular interest or skill in timekeeping.
The surname Uhr is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Uhr based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Uhr is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Uhr in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Uhr using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.