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

Urbatsch, 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 Urbatsch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urbatsch in America

Urbatsch is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urbatsch surname appeared 113 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 Urbatsch.

The history of the last name Urbatsch

The surname "URBATSCH" is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the late 15th century in the region of Bavaria. It is derived from the German word "Urban," which was a common given name at the time and a derivative of the Latin name "Urbanus," meaning "from the city" or "urban."

The earliest known record of the surname "URBATSCH" appears in a village registry from the town of Nuremberg in 1487, where a certain Hans Urbatsch is listed as a resident. This suggests that the name may have originated in or around the Nuremberg area, possibly as a descriptor for someone who had moved from the city to a rural area.

In the 16th century, the surname is found in various records across southern Germany, with variations such as "Urbatsch," "Urbatsche," and "Urbatscher." These spellings likely reflect regional dialects and the evolution of the surname over time.

One notable figure bearing the "URBATSCH" name was Johann Georg Urbatsch (1695-1768), a Bavarian clockmaker and inventor who is credited with developing one of the earliest mechanical calculators. His work significantly influenced the field of mechanical computing in the 18th century.

Another historical figure was Margaretha Urbatsch (1771-1848), a German midwife and herbalist who practiced in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Her detailed records and writings on traditional midwifery and herbal remedies have become valuable sources for historians studying early modern medical practices.

In the 19th century, the "URBATSCH" surname appeared in various German-language publications and records, including a reference to a painter named Friedrich Urbatsch (1812-1887) from the city of Munich. His landscapes and genre scenes were widely exhibited during his lifetime.

The name can also be traced to the town of Marktoberdorf in the Allgäu region of Bavaria, where a family of tanners and leatherworkers named Urbatsch was prominent in the early 20th century. One member, Josef Urbatsch (1888-1961), was a respected master tanner whose techniques and craftsmanship were highly regarded.

While the "URBATSCH" surname is still found in Germany today, it is relatively uncommon, reflecting its specific regional origins and historical context. The name's early appearances in records and association with notable figures provide insights into its evolution and significance within German cultural history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urbatsch

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

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 Urbatsch 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.

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

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