Explore the Family Name Uranga
The meaning of Uranga
Basque: topographic name from ur ‘water’ + the suffix -anga. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Armando, Luis, Felipe, Jaime, Jesus, Juan, Lazaro, Marisa, Roberto, Rodolfo, Sergio.
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How common is the last name Uranga in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Uranga has seen an increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Uranga ranked 22,612 in popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 20,843, marking a substantial increase of 7.82%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 1,061 in 2000 to 1,266 in 2010, a rise of 19.32%. The proportion per 100k people reflected this growth as well, increasing by 10.26% over these ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,612 | #20,843 | 7.82% |
| Count | 1,061 | 1,266 | 19.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.43 | 10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uranga
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Uranga. Between 2000 and 2010, there were no significant changes for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups. However, the percentage of individuals identified as White decreased by 14.78%, from 16.78% to 14.3%. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased slightly, from 82% to 84.36%. There was a slight emergence of individuals identifying as Black in 2010, while the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82% | 84.36% | 2.88% |
| White | 16.78% | 14.3% | -14.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |