The first American descendant of the Upchurch family is Michael Upchurch I (1624‐1681), who emigrated from England to Virginia circa 1650.
The “Upchurch” surname, similar to the “Church” surname, was most likely given to families who resided at or near a church in England.
There is an Upchurch village in the district of Kent, England, which is possibly connected to the Upchurch name.
The Upchurch family is a large and well researched family with multiple published genealogy books and a non-profit focused on preserving Upchurch history. The above description of the Upchurch family and surname is based on the following sources: