Explore the Family Name Urey
The meaning of Urey
English (Lancashire): of Norman origin, from the early Middle English personal name Urri, Old French Our(r)i, earlier Olric, Ulric (ancient Germanic Odelric, formed with the ancient Germanic elements ōthal- ‘fatherland’ + rīc ‘power’). The name sometimes appears with prosthetic H- (see Hurry).
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How common is the last name Urey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Urey has grown in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,227th and by 2010, it had climbed to 30,043rd, a change of 6.78%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 674 in 2000 to 781 in 2010, a rise of 15.88%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a modest increase of 4.0% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,227 | #30,043 | 6.78% |
| Count | 674 | 781 | 15.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.26 | 4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Urey
Concerning ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that individuals with the Urey surname identified predominantly as White, but there were shifts in ethnic identity from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 9.52%, while the percentages for those identifying as Hispanic and Black grew by 25.26% and 50.61% respectively. There was also a slight increase in people claiming two or more races, from 1.48% to 1.79%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.53% | 71.96% | -9.52% |
| Hispanic | 10.53% | 13.19% | 25.26% |
| Black | 8.16% | 12.29% | 50.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.79% | 20.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |