Find out how popular the last name Uram is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Uram.

Uram, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Uram surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uram in America

Uram is the 38640th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uram surname appeared 572 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Uram.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uram to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Uram

The surname Uram is believed to have originated in the region of modern-day Hungary during the medieval period. It is derived from the Hungarian word "úr," which means "lord" or "master." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who held a position of authority or were landowners.

One of the earliest known records of the name Uram dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in a Hungarian cadastral survey documenting landholdings and property ownership. This survey, known as the "Regestrum Varadiense," provides valuable insights into the social and economic structure of medieval Hungary.

During the 15th century, the surname Uram gained prominence in the region of Transylvania, which was then part of the Kingdom of Hungary. Historical records from this period, such as the "Codex Diplomaticus Transsylvaniae," mention several individuals bearing the name Uram, including Petrus Uram, a notable landowner and local official who lived in the town of Hermannstadt (now known as Sibiu, Romania) around 1450.

In the 16th century, the name Uram was found in various Hungarian and Transylvanian documents, indicating its continued presence and significance in the region. One notable figure from this era was János Uram, a Hungarian military officer who served under King Matthias Corvinus in the late 15th century.

As the Habsburg Empire expanded its influence in Central Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname Uram spread beyond Hungary and Transylvania. Records from this period show individuals bearing the name in areas such as present-day Austria, Slovakia, and Croatia.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname Uram. One such figure was Gábor Uram, a Hungarian politician and diplomat who served as the envoy of Prince György Rákóczi II to the Ottoman Empire in the mid-17th century. Another prominent individual was Mihály Uram, a Hungarian noble and landowner who played a significant role in the Rákóczi's War of Independence against the Habsburgs in the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, the surname Uram was associated with individuals from various fields, including literature and academia. For example, István Uram was a renowned Hungarian poet and writer who lived from 1825 to 1892, known for his lyrical works that celebrated the beauty of the Hungarian countryside.

While the surname Uram has its roots in Hungary and Transylvania, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance and connection to the regions of its origin remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uram

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Uram.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Uram was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Uram has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Uram was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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