2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Urbatsch
A German locative surname referring to someone who lived in a small town or village.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Urbatsch. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Urbatsch surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Urbatsch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Urbatsch, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Urbatsch
Among Census respondents with the surname Urbatsch, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Urbatsch bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Urbatsch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.1% · 103
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Urbatsch
Urbatsch appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-8 bearers (-7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,788 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-7.1%) | Down 6,788 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Urbatsch surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #152,989 | -4.6% |
| Count | 113 | 105 | -7.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Urbatsch bearers went from 113 to 105 (-7.1% change). The surname moved down 6,788 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #152,989.
FAQ
Urbatsch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Urbatsch?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Urbatsch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Urbatsch?
Urbatsch ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Urbatsch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Urbatsch.
Has Urbatsch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Urbatsch went from 113 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Urbatsch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Urbatsch, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Urbatsch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.1% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Urbatsch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.1%), Black (1.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Urbatsch (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Urbatsch mean?
A German locative surname referring to someone who lived in a small town or village. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Urbatsch (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Urbatsch?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.