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

Urwiller, 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 Urwiller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urwiller in America

Urwiller is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urwiller surname appeared 127 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 Urwiller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Urwiller 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 Urwiller

The surname Urwiller is of German origin, originating from the small village of the same name in the Alsace region of France, which was formerly part of Germany. The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various village records and tax rolls.

The name Urwiller is thought to be derived from the Old German words "ur," meaning "primeval" or "ancient," and "wilari," meaning "willow tree." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near an ancient willow tree or in a settlement surrounded by willows.

In the 14th century, the name Urwiller appeared in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents and charters from the region. This suggests that the Urwiller family had established itself as a prominent local clan by that time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Urwiller was Hans Urwiller, born in 1421 in the village of Urwiller. He was a prosperous landowner and farmer who also served as a local magistrate.

Another notable figure was Katharina Urwiller, born in 1532, who was a renowned herbalist and midwife in the region. Her expertise in traditional medicine and childbirth was highly sought after, and she was often called upon by families across the surrounding villages.

In the 17th century, Johann Urwiller (1612-1678) was a respected theologian and scholar who taught at the University of Strasbourg. He authored several treatises on religious philosophy and was known for his insightful interpretations of biblical texts.

During the 18th century, the Urwiller family produced several skilled artisans and craftsmen, including Matthias Urwiller (1724-1798), a master woodcarver whose intricate works adorned churches and homes throughout the Alsace region.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Heinrich Urwiller (1824-1901), a prominent businessman and industrialist who established a successful textile manufacturing company in the nearby city of Colmar. His entrepreneurial success and philanthropic endeavors made him a respected figure in the community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urwiller

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

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

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