Uras Surname
Approximately 7,603 people bear this surname
Uras Surname User-submission:
Uras is a Turkish surname with ancient Turkic roots. It is believed to be derived from old Turkic words relating to strength and leadership. Although relatively uncommon, the name carries connotations of honor and resilience. In some historical contexts, Uras was used as a personal name or title among Turkic tribes, symbolizing a noble lineage.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,742 | 1:20,797 | 2,445 |
| Italy | 2,165 | 1:28,248 | 5,036 |
| Pakistan | 939 | 1:190,249 | 4,730 |
| France | 272 | 1:244,201 | 37,781 |
| United States | 110 | 1:3,295,081 | 188,193 |
| Germany | 69 | 1:1,166,746 | 76,492 |
| Canada | 52 | 1:708,569 | 56,910 |
| Brazil | 32 | 1:6,689,823 | 158,565 |
| Argentina | 31 | 1:1,378,820 | 78,351 |
| Indonesia | 27 | 1:4,898,118 | 234,077 |
| Mexico | 21 | 1:5,910,772 | 31,438 |
| Switzerland | 16 | 1:513,307 | 36,405 |
| Malaysia | 15 | 1:1,966,282 | 78,777 |
| Spain | 14 | 1:3,339,431 | 67,428 |
| Papua New Guinea | 10 | 1:815,372 | 88,623 |
| Russia | 9 | 1:16,013,673 | 414,297 |
| England | 8 | 1:6,964,757 | 184,742 |
| Netherlands | 8 | 1:2,110,897 | 88,902 |
| Thailand | 7 | 1:10,091,192 | 512,203 |
| Ukraine | 6 | 1:7,587,116 | 277,111 |
| Kazakhstan | 5 | 1:3,536,499 | 118,599 |
| Poland | 5 | 1:7,601,750 | 167,855 |
| Sweden | 5 | 1:1,969,351 | 134,077 |
| Bulgaria | 4 | 1:1,744,726 | 46,837 |
| India | 4 | 1:191,766,346 | 1,073,940 |
| Nigeria | 4 | 1:44,285,690 | 437,567 |
| Belgium | 3 | 1:3,832,215 | 117,288 |
| El Salvador | 3 | 1:2,114,629 | 5,401 |
| Ireland | 2 | 1:2,354,470 | 19,715 |
| Belarus | 2 | 1:4,750,530 | 139,516 |
| Austria | 2 | 1:4,257,718 | 99,224 |
| Turkmenistan | 1 | 1:5,489,112 | 11,427 |
| Transnistria | 1 | 1:474,699 | 17,893 |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 1:30,929,142 | 67,786 |
| Slovenia | 1 | 1:2,487,675 | 31,128 |
| Romania | 1 | 1:20,077,870 | 89,414 |
| Qatar | 1 | 1:2,357,999 | 76,403 |
| Northern Cyprus | 1 | 1:319,011 | 10,202 |
| China | 1 | 1:1,367,321,566 | 51,149 |
| Greece | 1 | 1:11,079,790 | 145,225 |
| Czechia | 1 | 1:10,633,469 | 206,023 |
| Estonia | 1 | 1:1,321,804 | 40,178 |
The alternate forms: Uraś (1) are calculated separately.
Uras (678) may also be a first name.
Uras Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
Uras is a Turkish surname with ancient Turkic roots. It is believed to be derived from old Turkic words relating to strength and leadership. Although relatively uncommon, the name carries connotations of honor and resilience. In some historical contexts, Uras was used as a personal name or title among Turkic tribes, symbolizing a noble lineage. The surname is often found in regions with deep Turkic cultural heritage, reflecting both familial pride and a connection to ancestral warrior traditions.
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Uras Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Uras Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Uras (Hindi: उरस, Marathi: उरस, Russian: Урас) occurs in Turkey more than any other country or territory. It can also appear as: Uraś. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Uras? popularity and diffusion
This last name is the 65,635th most frequently held last name throughout the world, borne by approximately 1 in 958,509 people. The surname Uras is primarily found in Asia, where 54 percent of Uras are found; 41 percent are found in West Asia and 41 percent are found in Anatolia and Highlands. Uras is also the 318,141st most commonly held first name throughout the world. It is borne by 678 people.
Uras is most common in Turkey, where it is carried by 3,742 people, or 1 in 20,797. In Turkey Uras is most frequent in: Istanbul Province, where 21 percent are found, Antalya Province, where 7 percent are found and Bursa Province, where 7 percent are found. Outside of Turkey Uras exists in 41 countries. It also occurs in Italy, where 28 percent are found and Pakistan, where 12 percent are found.
Uras Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those holding the Uras surname are 3.23% more likely to be registered with the Republican Party than The US average, with 50% being registered with the political party.
The amount Uras earn in different countries varies greatly. In Italy they earn 39.65% less than the national average, earning €18,124 per year; in United States they earn 1.26% more than the national average, earning $43,692 USD per year and in Canada they earn 22.46% more than the national average, earning $60,843 CAD per year.
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Uras Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Uras in the Marathi language | ||
| उरस | urasa | - |
| Uras in the Hindi language | ||
| उरस | urasa | 99.1 |
| उरास | urasa | 0.9 |
| Uras in the Russian language | ||
| Урас | uras | - |
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