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

Ursini, 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 Ursini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ursini in America

Ursini is the 52970th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ursini surname appeared 391 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 Ursini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ursini 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 Ursini

The surname Ursini is of Italian origin, believed to have originated in the region of Lazio during the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Italian word "orso," meaning bear, and the Latin suffix "-inus," indicating belonging or connection. This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname or reference to a family associated with bears or bear-related activities, such as hunting or heraldic symbols.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ursini can be found in the Codice Diplomatico del Sacro Militare Ordine Gerosolimitano, a collection of documents from the Knights Hospitaller, dating back to the 13th century. This reference mentions an individual named Giacomo Ursini, who was involved in land transactions in the city of Rome.

In the 14th century, the Ursini family played a significant role in the political and ecclesiastical affairs of Rome. One notable member was Giordano Orsini (1253-1285), a Roman nobleman and military leader who was a prominent figure during the conflict between the Guelph and Ghibelline factions. Another influential figure was Napoleone Orsini (1263-1342), a cardinal and advisor to Pope John XXII.

The name Ursini is also closely associated with the town of Bracciano, located in the province of Rome. The Orsini family held the title of Counts of Bracciano for several centuries, and their castle, the Castello Orsini-Odescalchi, remains a iconic landmark in the town.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Ursini throughout history are:

1. Orso Orsini (c. 1235-1305), a Roman nobleman and military leader during the Guelf-Ghibelline conflicts.
2. Paolo Giordano Orsini (1591-1656), an Italian cardinal and diplomat who served as the papal legate to France.
3. Vincenzo Orsini (1789-1870), an Italian painter and architect known for his works in Rome and the Vatican.
4. Fulvio Orsini (1529-1600), an Italian humanist and political writer who attempted to assassinate King Philip II of Spain.
5. Felice Orsini (1819-1858), an Italian revolutionary and member of the Carbonari movement, best known for his attempted assassination of Napoleon III.

Throughout history, the Ursini surname has been associated with various spellings and place names, reflecting the local dialects and regional variations. For example, in some regions, the name was spelled as "Orsini," while in others, it appeared as "Ursino" or "Ursina."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ursini

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

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

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