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

Uren, 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 Uren surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uren in America

Uren is the 29064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uren surname appeared 816 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 Uren.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uren 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 Uren

The surname UREN is believed to have originated in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "ur", meaning a wild ox or auroch, and possibly refers to someone who lived near or hunted these animals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, where a William Uren is mentioned. The surname also appears in the Rotuli Hundredorum, a census-like record from the 13th century, with entries for families residing in various counties, such as Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire.

The name UREN may have evolved from the place name "Urin" or "Uren", which was a small village in Somerset, England. This village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, indicating the name's ancient roots. Some early spellings of the surname include Uren, Uryn, and Urren.

In the 14th century, records show a John Uren who served as a member of parliament for Launceston, Cornwall, in 1325. Another notable bearer of the name was Sir Christopher Uren, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the 16th century and served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1592.

During the 17th century, a prominent figure named Edward Uren (1621-1707) was a renowned mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the development of calculus and authored several influential works on astronomy and mathematics.

In the 18th century, a notable individual named Samuel Uren (1728-1805) was a respected clergyman and author. He served as the vicar of Blackburn, Lancashire, and published numerous religious works and sermons.

Another individual of note was Sir William Uren (1784-1862), a British naval officer who played a crucial role in several naval battles during the Napoleonic Wars. He was awarded numerous honors and distinctions for his bravery and leadership.

While the name UREN is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its ancient English roots, with various individuals bearing this surname making significant contributions throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uren

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

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

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