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

Ursprung, 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 Ursprung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ursprung in America

Ursprung is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ursprung surname appeared 188 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 Ursprung.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ursprung 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 Ursprung

The surname Ursprung has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "ursprung," which means "source" or "origin." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near a spring or other water source.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ursprung surname can be found in the Bürgeraufnahmen (citizen registries) of the city of Nuremberg in the 15th century. These records document a certain Hans Ursprung, who was a citizen of the city in the year 1468.

In the 16th century, the Ursprung name appears in various historical documents from the region of Saxony in eastern Germany. In the town of Zwickau, for example, there is a record of a Johann Ursprung who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the year 1524.

The Ursprung surname is also associated with the town of Bitterfeld in Saxony-Anhalt, where it is believed to have originated. In the 17th century, there are records of an Ursprung family who owned a brewery and tavern in the town.

One notable bearer of the Ursprung name was Johann Philipp Ursprung (1718-1786), a German theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Göttingen. He was known for his work on natural theology and ethics.

Another individual with the Ursprung surname was Carl Friedrich Ursprung (1789-1856), a German architect and builder who was active in the city of Dresden. He is credited with designing several notable buildings in the city, including the Semper Opera House.

In the 19th century, the Ursprung name can be found in various parts of Germany, as well as in areas of modern-day Austria and Switzerland. One notable figure from this period was Friedrich Ursprung (1836-1907), a German painter and illustrator who specialized in historical and genre scenes.

Throughout history, the Ursprung surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including merchants, landowners, brewers, scholars, architects, and artists. Despite its German roots, the name has also been found in other parts of Europe and beyond, likely due to migration and migration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ursprung

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

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

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