Explore the Family Name Urbanek
The meaning of Urbanek
Polish; Czech and Slovak (mainly Urbánek): from a pet form of the personal name Urban. This surname is also found in Germany.
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How common is the last name Urbanek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Urbanek experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,691 in popularity and dropped to 16,407 in 2010, marking a 4.56% decrease. However, the number of individuals with this surname slightly increased during this period, with a count of 1,710 in 2000 that rose to 1,754 in 2010, an increase of 2.57%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a small drop of 6.35%, from 0.63 in 2000 to 0.59 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,691 | #16,407 | -4.56% |
| Count | 1,710 | 1,754 | 2.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.59 | -6.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Urbanek
The ethnicity associated with the surname Urbanek has seen some changes as well over the ten-year interval, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, those who identified as White represented the majority at 97.25%, which slightly decreased to 96.81% by 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.11% in 2000 to 1.48% in 2010, making up the second largest group. Individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races fell slightly from 1.17% in 2000 to 1.14% in 2010. While there were previously individuals who identified as Black, the 2010 census reported none. Additionally, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 96.81% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.48% | 33.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.14% | -2.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.29% | 0% |
| Black | 0.29% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |