Explore the Family Name Urbas
The meaning of Urbas
1. Slovenian: nickname or perhaps metonymic occupational name from urbas ‘uppers (i.e. the leathery parts of a shoe that are above the sole)’. 2. Polish (Urbaś) and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a derivative of the personal name Urban. The reason for its adoption as a surname by Jews (who never used it as a personal name) is unknown. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Elisheva, Eytan, Yaron.
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How common is the last name Urbas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Urbas saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 45,651st in 2000, it dropped to 47,614th in 2010, representing a -4.3% change. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Urbas name rose slightly from 441 to 445 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped by -6.25%, moving from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #47,614 | -4.3% |
| Count | 441 | 445 | 0.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Urbas
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an interesting shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly 98% of individuals with the Urbas surname identified as White, falling to 93.93% in 2010. The appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identification within the Urbas cohort in 2010 marks a new development, making up 1.35% and 2.92% respectively. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased from 1.59% to 1.12%. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 93.93% | -4.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.12% | -29.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |