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

Urdang, 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 Urdang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urdang in America

Urdang is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urdang surname appeared 100 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 Urdang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Urdang 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 Urdang

The surname Urdang is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the town of Urden, located in the Rhineland region of western Germany. The name is likely derived from the Old German word "urd," which means "beginning" or "origin."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Urdang surname can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Urden, dating back to the late 1500s. These records document the marriages, births, and deaths of families bearing the Urdang name within the local community.

In the 17th century, the Urdang surname appears in various historical documents, including tax records and land registers, suggesting that the family had established itself as a prominent presence in the Rhineland region during this period.

Notable individuals with the Urdang surname include Johann Urdang (1583-1648), a respected theologian and author who served as a pastor in the town of Urden. His works on religious doctrine and biblical interpretation were widely circulated throughout Germany during his lifetime.

Another prominent figure was Katharina Urdang (1621-1697), a renowned herbalist and midwife who practiced in the Rhineland region. Her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional remedies earned her a reputation as a skilled healer among the local population.

In the 18th century, the Urdang family expanded its influence beyond the Rhineland, with members migrating to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries. One such individual was Hans Urdang (1734-1802), a successful merchant who established trade routes between Germany and the Netherlands.

As the centuries progressed, the Urdang surname continued to appear in various historical records, including census data, military records, and immigration documents. This suggests that individuals bearing this name played active roles in their respective communities and contributed to the cultural and economic fabric of their regions.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Urdang, Urdan, and Urding, were common throughout the centuries, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic variations of the areas where the surname was found.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urdang

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

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

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