Explore the Family Name Urgiles
The meaning of Urgiles
Hispanic (Ecuador): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Urgiles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Urgiles has seen a significant leap in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,771st among all surnames, but by 2010 it had climbed to 24,260th, marking an increase of 37.43%. In terms of absolute counts, the number of people carrying the Urgiles surname nearly doubled over the ten-year period, growing from 536 to 1,034 - a striking growth rate of 92.91%. As a result, the proportion of people named Urgiles per 100,000 increased by 75%, moving from 0.2 to 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,771 | #24,260 | 37.43% |
| Count | 536 | 1,034 | 92.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.35 | 75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Urgiles
The ethnic identity associated with the Urgiles surname is overwhelmingly Hispanic, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.52% of those bearing the surname identified as Hispanic, and this figure slightly rose to 96.81% in 2010, showing a modest growth of 1.35%. The percentage of people identifying as White dropped marginally from 3.17% to 3.00%. Interestingly, there was a complete disappearance of individuals with the Urgiles surname that identified with two or more races between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Urgiles surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.52% | 96.81% | 1.35% |
| White | 3.17% | 3% | -5.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |