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

Urie, 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 Urie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urie in America

Urie is the 23315th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urie surname appeared 1,092 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 Urie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Urie 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 Urie

The surname URIE is of Scottish origin, deriving from the lands of Urr in Kirkcudbrightshire. The earliest recorded instance of this name dates back to the 12th century, when it appeared as "de Vrr" in ancient charters and manuscripts.

The name evolved over time, with various spellings such as "Ure," "Urie," and "Urry" emerging in different regions of Scotland. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "ure," meaning "our" or "belonging to us," suggesting a connection to a particular clan or community.

One of the earliest documented references to the URIE surname can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a series of instruments recording the homage paid to Edward I of England by Scottish nobles and landowners during the Wars of Scottish Independence. The Ragman Rolls list several individuals with the surname URIE or variations thereof, indicating the name's presence in medieval Scotland.

In the 16th century, the URIE surname gained prominence with the arrival of John Urie (c. 1510-1585), a Scottish Protestant reformer and scholar. Urie played a significant role in the Scottish Reformation and served as the minister of Petty, Moray, and later as the rector of the University of Aberdeen.

Another notable figure bearing the URIE surname was Sir John Urry (1666-1715), a Scottish Jacobite soldier and writer. Urry served as a general in the Duke of Argyll's army during the Jacobite rising of 1715 and was known for his work on editing and publishing the works of Chaucer.

In the 18th century, John Urry (1714-1783), a Scottish divine and writer, made his mark as the author of several theological works, including "A Collection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs" and "The Christian Soldier's Spiritual Companion."

The URIE surname also has connections to various place names in Scotland. For instance, the village of Urr in Dumfries and Galloway is believed to have derived its name from the same root as the surname, reflecting the historical ties between the name and the region.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and notable individuals associated with the surname URIE, which has its roots deeply embedded in the Scottish heritage and has left an indelible mark on various aspects of Scottish culture and society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urie

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

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

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