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

Urell, 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 Urell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urell in America

Urell is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urell surname appeared 161 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 Urell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Urell 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 Urell

The surname Urell has its origins in Sweden, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from an Old Norse word meaning "water spring" or "well," suggesting that the name may have originally been associated with people living near a natural water source.

One of the earliest known references to the Urell name can be found in the Swedish church records from the late 1500s, where it was spelled as "Urell" or "Urrell." These records often contain valuable information about births, marriages, and deaths, providing insights into the lives and geographic distribution of families bearing the name.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Urell surname began to spread across various regions of Sweden, with notable individuals emerging. One such person was Johan Urell (1679-1751), a Swedish theologian and professor at Uppsala University, who made significant contributions to the field of theology during his time.

In the 19th century, the Urell name gained further prominence with the birth of Carl Gustaf Urell (1814-1892), a Swedish architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Stockholm, including the Royal Swedish Opera and the Stockholm Palace.

Another notable figure was Hedvig Urell (1872-1952), a Swedish writer and feminist activist. She played a crucial role in advocating for women's rights and gender equality in Sweden during the early 20th century.

Beyond Sweden, the Urell surname has also been found in other parts of Scandinavia, such as Norway and Finland, likely due to migration and intermarriage between neighboring countries. Additionally, some historical records suggest that the name may have been present in parts of Northern Germany, possibly carried by Swedish settlers or traders during the medieval period.

While the Urell surname may not be as widespread as some other Swedish surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, from academia and architecture to literature and activism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urell

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

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

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