Explore the Family Name Urata
The meaning of Urata
Japanese: written 浦田 ‘rice paddy (near the) bay’. It is found in western Japan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Urata in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Urata has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,476th in terms of popularity, while by 2010 it had dropped to 69,579th, marking a decrease of 4.67%. However, the actual count of people with the Urata surname increased slightly from 278 to 282 over the same period, reflecting a small growth rate of 1.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #69,579 | -4.67% |
| Count | 278 | 282 | 1.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Urata
The ethnic identity associated with the Urata surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an interesting shift. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but this proportion decreased by 11.27% by 2010. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a 129.86% rise. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also increased by 31.30%, while the proportion of those identifying as white remained relatively stable with a minor increase of 0.49%. No individuals with the Urata surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 71.94% | 63.83% | -11.27% |
| White | 18.35% | 18.44% | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 4.32% | 9.93% | 129.86% |
| Two or More Races | 5.4% | 7.09% | 31.3% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |