Uechi (written: 上地) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include:
, Founder of Uechi-Ryū. , Son of Uechi Kanbun, forefront of standardizing Uechi-Ryū in the 1950s and 60's. , Eldest son of Uechi Kanei, took over responsibility of the Futenma Dojo and its association after Uechi Kanei retired. Katsuya Uechi (1959–2026), Japanese chef and restaurateur who co-founded the upscale sushi brand Katsuya.
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