Explore the Family Name Ureste
The meaning of Ureste
Spanish: unexplained. In Spain, it is found mainly in Cuenca.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ureste in the United States?
The surname "Ureste" saw a growth in its prevalence from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 38,198th most popular and by 2010 had risen to 36,246th, marking a 5.11% increase in rank. The number of individuals carrying this surname also rose over the decade. The census counted 545 individuals with the surname in 2000, which grew to 618 by 2010, indicating an increase of 13.39%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Ureste per 100,000 increased by 5.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,198 | #36,246 | 5.11% |
| Count | 545 | 618 | 13.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ureste
Analyzing the ethnicity associated with the surname "Ureste," based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identifies as Hispanic, accounting for 91.38% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 91.10% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White increased from 6.42% to 8.58% over the same period. Interestingly, there was a complete drop in those reporting two or more races, falling from 1.47% in 2000 to 0.00% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.38% | 91.1% | -0.31% |
| White | 6.42% | 8.58% | 33.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |