Explore the Family Name Urwin
The meaning of Urwin
English (Northumberland and Durham): variant of Scottish Irvine.
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How common is the last name Urwin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Urwin has seen a slight decrease in rank from 48,665 in 2000 to 50,106 in 2010, representing a change of -2.96. However, the number of individuals carrying the surname has actually increased slightly over this period; the count was 407 in 2000 and rose to 418 in 2010, a growth of 2.7. The proportion per 100,000 people has decreased by 6.67% though, with the figures standing at 0.15 in 2000 and 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #50,106 | -2.96% |
| Count | 407 | 418 | 2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Urwin
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Urwin. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Black communities, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, making up 94.10% in 2000 and increasing marginally to 94.74% in 2010. The next largest group by ethnicity were those identifying as Hispanic, although their proportion decreased from 2.70% in 2000 to 2.39% in 2010. Finally, 1.97% identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this percentage fell to 1.44% by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 94.74% | 0.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 2.39% | -11.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 1.44% | -26.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |