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

Ulanday, 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 Ulanday surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ulanday in America

Ulanday is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ulanday surname appeared 265 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 Ulanday.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ulanday 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 Ulanday

The surname Ulanday has its origins in the Philippines, with records indicating its presence in the region as early as the 16th century. Derived from the Tagalog language, the name is believed to be a combination of the words "ulan" (rain) and "day" (day), potentially referring to a person or place associated with rainy days or a specific day of rain.

One of the earliest known mentions of the name Ulanday can be found in the "Libro de Las Casamenteras" (Book of Marriages) from the 1600s, which recorded marriages in the province of Pampanga. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region during that time period.

In the 18th century, the name appears in various historical documents, including land deeds and census records from the Ilocos region. These records often contain variations in spelling, such as "Ulanda" or "Ulande," reflecting the linguistic diversity and adaptations of the name over time.

One notable individual bearing the surname Ulanday was Pedro Ulanday, a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Bantay, Ilocos Sur, during the late 18th century. His descendants continued to play influential roles in the region's affairs throughout the 19th century.

Another distinguished figure was Juan Ulanday, a renowned writer and poet from the province of Pangasinan, who lived from 1820 to 1890. His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary, were widely celebrated and contributed to the cultural heritage of the region.

In the early 20th century, the name Ulanday gained further recognition with the birth of Manuel Ulanday (1900-1978), a respected educator and advocate for educational reform in the Philippines. His efforts to improve access to quality education, particularly in rural areas, left a lasting impact on the country's educational system.

During the same period, Maria Ulanday (1912-1998) emerged as a pioneering figure in the field of nursing. Her contributions to advancing nursing practices and improving patient care were recognized both nationally and internationally, earning her numerous accolades throughout her distinguished career.

While the surname Ulanday may have originated from a specific geographic location or event, it has since spread and taken root across various regions of the Philippines, becoming an integral part of the country's rich cultural tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ulanday

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

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

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