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

Urankar, 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 Urankar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urankar in America

Urankar is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urankar surname appeared 119 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 Urankar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Urankar 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 Urankar

The surname Urankar is of Slovenian origin, originating from the region of central Slovenia in the early 16th century. It is derived from the Slovenian word "urankar," which means "miner" or "ore-worker." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in mining operations or worked in the mining industry.

The name Urankar can trace its roots back to the village of Urankar, located in the municipality of Železniki, in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. This village was historically known for its rich deposits of iron ore, which were mined and processed by local residents.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Urankar can be found in the parish records of the village of Sora, dated back to the year 1568. This record mentions a certain Jakob Urankar, who is listed as a resident of the village at that time.

Another notable historical reference to the Urankar surname is found in the chronicles of the Counts of Auersperg, a prominent noble family in the region. These chronicles mention an individual named Jurij Urankar, who served as a miner and ore-worker in the Auersperg mines during the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, the surname Urankar began to spread beyond the central Slovenian region, as members of the family migrated to other parts of the country and beyond. One notable individual from this period was Andrej Urankar (1700-1775), a skilled blacksmith and metalworker who resided in the town of Radovljica.

As the surname continued to spread, it gained recognition in various fields. In the 19th century, Franc Urankar (1818-1892) was a respected teacher and educator who worked in several schools across Slovenia.

Another notable figure bearing the Urankar surname was Janez Urankar (1876-1946), a prominent Slovenian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Austrian parliament and played a significant role in the struggle for Slovenian independence.

In the 20th century, the surname Urankar continued to be associated with various professions. Marija Urankar (1912-2005) was a celebrated Slovenian actress and theater director, renowned for her contributions to the Slovenian theatrical arts.

While the Urankar surname is primarily found in Slovenia and the surrounding regions, it has also been carried by individuals who have migrated to other parts of the world, contributing to the cultural diversity and richness of their new communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urankar

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

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 Urankar 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 Urankar 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 Urankar was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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