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

Urbancic, 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 Urbancic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urbancic in America

Urbancic is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urbancic surname appeared 222 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 Urbancic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Urbancic 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 Urbancic

The surname Urbancic has its origins in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, specifically in modern-day Slovenia and Croatia. It likely emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Slavic root word "urban," which translates to "urban" or "city-dweller," indicating that the earliest bearers of this name were likely residents of a town or city.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Urbancic can be found in the historical records of the Duchy of Carniola, a region that now forms part of Slovenia. In the 15th century, a document from the city of Ljubljana mentions a certain "Jurij Urbancic," who was a prominent merchant and landowner. This suggests that the name had already gained a degree of prominence in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, the Urbancic family appeared to have expanded their influence, with records indicating their presence in various towns and villages across modern-day Slovenia and Croatia. Notable individuals from this era include Ivan Urbancic (1525-1595), a respected scholar and theologian who authored several treatises on religious philosophy.

As the centuries progressed, the Urbancic name continued to be associated with various professions and occupations, from artisans and tradesmen to scholars and professionals. In the 18th century, a prominent figure was Andrej Urbancic (1720-1798), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the region.

Another notable bearer of the name was Marija Urbancic (1845-1917), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Slovenia. She established several schools and played a pivotal role in promoting education for girls and women in the region.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Urbancic name also spread beyond the Slavic regions as individuals emigrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Josip Urbancic (1875-1942), a Croatian-born architect who gained recognition for his work in the United States, where he designed several notable buildings in the Art Deco style.

Throughout its history, the surname Urbancic has been associated with a diverse range of individuals and professions, reflecting the rich tapestry of the Slavic regions from which it originated. While its origins may be rooted in the medieval era, the name continues to hold significance and pride for its bearers across the globe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urbancic

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

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

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