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

Urlacher, 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 Urlacher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urlacher in America

Urlacher is the 50196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urlacher surname appeared 417 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 Urlacher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Urlacher 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 Urlacher

The surname URLACHER is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It is derived from the Old German word "urlâhhari," which means "messenger" or "courier." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who worked as messengers or traveled frequently as part of their occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of the town of Ehingen in Baden-Württemberg, where a certain Ulrich Urlacher was mentioned in 1587. Other variations of the spelling, such as "Urlecher" and "Urlicher," were also present in historical documents from the same region during this time period.

In the late 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, with records showing individuals bearing the surname in cities like Hamburg and Berlin. This migration may have been influenced by the economic opportunities and social changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution.

One notable figure in history with the URLACHER name was Johann Urlacher, a German philosopher and theologian who lived from 1647 to 1715. He was born in Nuremberg and is known for his work on ethics and moral philosophy, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another individual of historical significance was Karl Urlacher, a German military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1782 in Baden-Württemberg and participated in several major campaigns, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before his death in 1846.

In the 19th century, the URLACHER name found its way to other parts of Europe and even across the Atlantic to the United States. One of the earliest recorded instances of an Urlacher in America was Johann Urlacher, who immigrated from Germany to Pennsylvania in 1832.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several notable individuals with the URLACHER surname made their mark in various fields. These include:

1. Friedrich Urlacher (1868-1943), a German architect known for his work on public buildings and churches in Bavaria.
2. Hans Urlacher (1892-1968), a Swiss painter and artist whose works were influenced by the expressionist and abstract movements.
3. Emilie Urlacher (1879-1951), a French writer and poet who published several collections of poetry and was active in literary circles in Paris.
4. Otto Urlacher (1903-1987), a German engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early automotive technology and worked for companies like Daimler-Benz.
5. Wilhelm Urlacher (1917-2002), a German soldier who served in the Wehrmacht during World War II and later became a respected historian, writing several books on military history and strategy.

While the URLACHER surname may not be as widely known as some others, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from philosophy and literature to architecture and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urlacher

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

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

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