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

Ureel, 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 Ureel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ureel in America

Ureel is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ureel surname appeared 130 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 Ureel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ureel 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 Ureel

The surname Ureel is believed to have originated in the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the region of Argyll and Bute. It is thought to have derived from the Gaelic words "ur" meaning "green" and "eil" meaning "hill" or "ridge," thus suggesting a connection to a specific geographic feature or settlement characterized by green hills or ridges.

One of the earliest known references to the name Ureel can be found in the Scottish Exchequer Rolls, a collection of financial records from the 13th and 14th centuries. In these records, the name appears spelled as "Urehil" and is associated with individuals residing in the western Highlands.

In the 16th century, the Ureel name appears in the records of the Clan Campbell, a prominent Scottish clan with strong ties to Argyll. This suggests that some members of the Ureel family may have been allied with or served under the Campbells during this period.

Notable individuals with the surname Ureel include:

1. Angus Ureel (c. 1520-1588), a Scottish landowner and farmer who held lands near Loch Awe in Argyll.
2. Margaret Ureel (c. 1650-1720), a Scottish poet and writer whose works chronicled life in the Highlands during the late 17th century.
3. Alasdair Ureel (1712-1794), a Scottish soldier who fought in the Jacobite Risings and later became a renowned swordsmith.
4. Eilidh Ureel (1820-1892), a Scottish folklorist and collector of traditional Gaelic tales and songs from the Highlands.
5. Iain Ureel (1875-1951), a Scottish artist and painter known for his vibrant landscapes depicting the rugged beauty of the Argyll region.

While the Ureel surname is not widely common today, it remains closely tied to its Scottish Highland origins, particularly the Argyll and Bute area. The name's evolution and historical references reflect the rich cultural heritage and geographic influences that have shaped many Scottish surnames over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ureel

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

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

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