Explore the Family Name Urish
The meaning of Urish
Probably an altered form of German Urich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Urish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Urish saw a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Urish was ranked as the 76,208th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 93,921st. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Urish surname also decreased from 235 in 2000 to 195 in 2010, representing a drop of 17.02%. The proportion of Urishes per 100,000 people also declined by 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #93,921 | -23.24% |
| Count | 235 | 195 | -17.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Urish
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Urish are white. In 2000, 99% of Urishes identified as white and this figure remained virtually unchanged in 2010 at 98.97%. There were no recorded instances of Urishes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.97% | -0.03% |
| 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% |