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

Urevig, 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 Urevig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urevig in America

Urevig is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urevig surname appeared 104 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 Urevig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Urevig 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 Urevig

The surname "UREVIG" has its origins in the Scandinavian countries, specifically Norway, where it emerged during the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse words "úrgr" (meaning "wet" or "damp") and "vík" (meaning "inlet" or "bay"). This suggests that the name initially referred to individuals who resided near a damp or marshy inlet or bay.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "UREVIG" can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the Bergen region of Norway. The document mentions a fisherman named Olaf Urevig, who was involved in a dispute over fishing rights in a local bay. This provides evidence that the name was already in use during this time period and was associated with coastal communities.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the records of the municipality of Urevig, located in the Møre og Romsdal county of Norway. It is speculated that this place name, which translates to "the wet inlet," may have contributed to the widespread adoption of the surname among families residing in the area.

Notable individuals who bore the surname "UREVIG" include Ingrid Urevig (1596-1672), a wealthy landowner and merchant from the town of Ålesund. Her family's holdings and influence in the region were significant during the 17th century. Another prominent figure was Hans Urevig (1734-1811), a ship captain and explorer who sailed to Greenland and the Arctic regions, contributing to the mapping of uncharted territories.

In the late 18th century, the name appears in the records of the Danish-Norwegian naval forces. Nils Urevig (1762-1837) was a respected naval officer who served in several conflicts, including the Napoleonic Wars. His bravery and leadership earned him several commendations throughout his career.

During the 19th century, the surname "UREVIG" gained further recognition in Norway's literary circles. Arne Urevig (1825-1892) was a renowned poet and playwright whose works explored themes of nature and rural life. His poetry collections, such as "Fjordlandet" (1856), were widely acclaimed and helped establish him as one of Norway's most celebrated writers of the Romantic era.

While the surname "UREVIG" primarily originates from Norway, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the coastal regions of Norway, where it emerged as a toponymic surname reflecting the unique geographical features of the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urevig

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

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

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