Explore the Family Name Urben
The meaning of Urben
Swiss German and English: variant of Urban. This surname is also found in France.
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How common is the last name Urben in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Urben has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank moved from 64,572 in 2000 to 64,200 in 2010, indicating a positive change of 0.58 places. In terms of count, there was an increase of 7.64%, with 288 people carrying the surname in 2000 to 310 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.11 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #64,200 | 0.58% |
| Count | 288 | 310 | 7.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Urben
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Urben identified as White during both the 2000 and 2010 census periods. There was, however, a slight decrease in this percentage from 99.65% in 2000 to 97.42% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those who identify with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not represented or the data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.65% | 97.42% | -2.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |