Explore the Family Name Ursini
The meaning of Ursini
1. Italian (mainly Sicily): patronymic or plural form of Ursino. 2. Italianized form of Slovenian Uršič or Croatian Uršić and Ursić (see Ursic). Compare Orsi 2. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dante, Domenic, Marco, Philomena, Rocco, Salvatore, Santina, Vito.
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How common is the last name Ursini in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ursini saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ursini was ranked 53,904th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 52,970. This shift represents a modest growth of 1.73%. The overall count of individuals with this surname also increased from 359 in 2000 to 391 in 2010, marking an 8.91% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #52,970 | 1.73% |
| Count | 359 | 391 | 8.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ursini
The ethnic identity associated with the Ursini surname has also seen some changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.71% of those carrying this surname identified as White, but this figure slightly decreased to 93.35% by 2010. There was a small increase in the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic and Black, from 1.95% to 2.30% and 1.67% to 2.05%, respectively. The number of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races also appeared in 2010, accounting for 1.53% of those with the Ursini surname. There were no recorded instances of the Ursini surname among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.71% | 93.35% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.3% | 17.95% |
| Black | 1.67% | 2.05% | 22.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |