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

Urich, 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 Urich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urich in America

Urich is the 18128th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urich surname appeared 1,536 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Urich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Urich 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 Urich

The surname URICH is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "urh," which means "aurochs" or "wild ox." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a place inhabited by these animals or perhaps a hunter who specialized in hunting them.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name URICH can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg, dating back to the 13th century. In this manuscript, a certain "Conradus Urich" is mentioned as a landowner in the region.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the town records of Nuremberg, with a "Hans Urich" listed as a master craftsman in the city's guild of goldsmiths. This provides evidence of the name's presence in urban centers and its association with skilled trades during that time.

The URICH surname gained further prominence in the 16th century, with the birth of the German theologian and reformer, Zacharias Ursinus (1534-1583). Born as Zacharias Bär (meaning "bear" in German), he later adopted the latinized surname Ursinus, which is derived from the same root as URICH, further solidifying the name's connection to the aurochs.

Another notable figure bearing the URICH name was the German-American explorer and cartographer, Johann David Urich (1720-1789). He played a crucial role in mapping the western territories of what would become the United States, particularly in the region now known as Kentucky.

In the 19th century, the URICH name found its way to England, with the birth of the British writer and journalist, Lewis Urich (1846-1912). He is best known for his works on the history and culture of the British Empire, showcasing the global reach of the surname.

Throughout its history, the URICH surname has also been associated with various place names and locations. For instance, the town of Urach in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is believed to have derived its name from the same Old German root as URICH, further highlighting the name's connection to the aurochs and the natural landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urich

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

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

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