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

Urlaub, 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 Urlaub surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urlaub in America

Urlaub is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urlaub surname appeared 270 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 Urlaub.

We can also compare 2010 data for Urlaub 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 Urlaub

The surname "URLAUB" originates from Germany and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old High German word "urloup," which means "permission" or "leave." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had obtained permission or leave to travel or work in a certain area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "URLAUB" can be found in the city archives of Nuremberg, where a merchant named Hans Urlaub was mentioned in a trade document dated 1598. This document details a shipment of goods he had received from the Netherlands.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various church records and land registers across southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. This indicates that families with the surname "URLAUB" were well-established in these areas during that time period.

A notable individual with the surname "URLAUB" was Johann Urlaub (1642-1712), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Duke of Saxe-Weimar. His compositions for organ and harpsichord were widely celebrated during his lifetime and are still studied by musicians today.

Another prominent figure was Maria Urlaub (1789-1868), a German philanthropist and social reformer from Frankfurt. She dedicated her life to establishing schools and orphanages for underprivileged children, and her efforts were recognized by the city with a public monument erected in her honor.

In the 19th century, the name "URLAUB" appears in records related to the German emigration to the United States. One example is Friedrich Urlaub (1821-1897), who settled in Pennsylvania and became a successful businessman and landowner.

Another individual of note is Otto Urlaub (1888-1954), a German military officer who served in both World War I and World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross for his bravery in combat during the latter conflict.

While the surname "URLAUB" is most commonly associated with Germany, it has also been found in other regions, such as Switzerland and Austria, likely due to migration and intermarriage between families over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urlaub

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

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

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