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

Ulan, 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 Ulan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ulan in America

Ulan is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ulan surname appeared 246 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 Ulan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ulan 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 Ulan

The surname ULAN has its origins in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. The name is thought to have derived from the Old Slavic word "ulany," which referred to light cavalry regiments known for their speed and agility.

ULAN is believed to have first emerged as a surname during the medieval period, when soldiers and warriors often adopted names related to their military roles or units. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 14th-century Polish military chronicle, which mentions a soldier named Jan Ulan.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the ULAN surname gained prominence in various regions of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, where it was associated with noble families and military leaders. Notable individuals from this period include Stanisław Ulan (1550-1621), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Livonian War, and Michał Ulan (1620-1689), a renowned cavalry officer in the Polish-Lithuanian army.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the ULAN surname spread across Eastern and Central Europe, including areas under the influence of the Russian Empire. One prominent figure from this era was Pyotr Ulan (1770-1845), a Russian general who served in the Napoleonic Wars and the Russo-Turkish Wars.

In the 20th century, the ULAN surname continued to be associated with military service, particularly in the Polish and Ukrainian armed forces. Kazimierz Ulan (1900-1982) was a decorated Polish cavalry officer who fought in World War II, while Ihor Ulan (1920-2005) was a Ukrainian-born soldier who served in the Soviet Red Army during World War II and later became a prominent dissident.

Another notable individual with the ULAN surname was Józef Ulan (1891-1975), a Polish painter and graphic artist who was known for his landscapes and portraits. His works are housed in various museums and galleries throughout Poland.

While the ULAN surname is most commonly found in Poland, Ukraine, and other Slavic countries, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. Variants of the name, such as Ullan and Ulanen, can be found in various regions, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those bearing this historically significant surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ulan

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

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

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