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

Ursell, 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 Ursell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ursell in America

Ursell is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ursell surname appeared 108 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 Ursell.

The history of the last name Ursell

The surname Ursell has its roots in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'urse', meaning a bear. This name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was considered strong or fierce like a bear.

One of the earliest known recorded instances of the name Ursell can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1191, where a person named Ursellus is mentioned. It is also found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273, where it appears as 'Ursell'.

The name Ursell has been associated with various places in England. For example, Ursell's Green in Oxfordshire and Ursell's Farm in Somerset. These places may have been named after individuals bearing the surname Ursell, further highlighting the historical presence of this name in various regions of the country.

One notable individual with the surname Ursell was William Ursell (c. 1550-1608), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Plympton Erle in 1597. Another prominent figure was John Ursell (1688-1766), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the 18th century.

In the realm of science, Robert Ursell (1903-1982) was a distinguished British mathematician and physicist. He made significant contributions to the study of wave theory and fluid dynamics. His work on the propagation of waves in fluids of finite depth is widely recognized.

Another individual worth mentioning is Sir John Ursell (1878-1957), a British businessman and philanthropist. He was the founder of the J. Ursell & Co. Ltd, a successful engineering company, and was also involved in various charitable endeavors.

The surname Ursell has also been associated with the arts. For example, Henry Ursell (1809-1878) was an English landscape painter known for his depictions of rural scenes and coastal landscapes in the 19th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Ursell has been found across various regions of England, with variations in spelling such as Ursill, Ursill, and Urssill. While the name may have originated as a nickname, it has evolved into a well-established surname with a rich historical presence in English records and notable individuals bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ursell

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

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 Ursell 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.

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

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