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

Uelmen, 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 Uelmen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uelmen in America

Uelmen is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uelmen surname appeared 223 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 Uelmen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uelmen 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 Uelmen

The surname UELMEN has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "uelmen," which meant "elm tree." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with elm trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the UELMEN surname can be found in the historical records of the town of Cologne, where a merchant named Friedrich UELMEN is mentioned in a document dated 1547. It is likely that the name was already established in this region during that time period.

In the 17th century, the UELMEN name appeared in several church records in the German states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. This indicates that the family had spread to different parts of southern Germany. Notable individuals from this era include Hans UELMEN (1612-1679), a farmer and landowner in the village of Kirchheim, and Anna UELMEN (1635-1701), a midwife in the town of Esslingen.

As the UELMEN surname gained prominence, it also began to appear in various historical documents and records. For example, in the 1720s, a merchant named Johann UELMEN is mentioned in the trade records of the city of Hamburg, suggesting that members of the family were involved in commerce at that time.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the UELMEN name continued to spread across Europe. Notable individuals from this period include Karl UELMEN (1789-1862), a professor of philosophy at the University of Heidelberg, and Emilie UELMEN (1818-1891), a renowned opera singer who performed in many of the major theaters of Europe.

In the 20th century, the UELMEN family continued to make contributions in various fields. One notable figure was Otto UELMEN (1905-1987), a German-born engineer who played a significant role in the development of early computer technology while working for IBM in the United States.

While the UELMEN surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the Old German word for "elm tree," reflecting the family's historical connection to this particular tree species.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uelmen

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

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

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