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

Ulanski, 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 Ulanski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ulanski in America

Ulanski is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ulanski surname appeared 119 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 Ulanski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ulanski 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 Ulanski

The surname ULANSKI is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is derived from the word "ulan," which referred to a type of lancer cavalryman in the Polish military. These soldiers were known for their distinctive dress and weaponry, which likely influenced the name's development.

The earliest recorded instances of the ULANSKI surname can be found in historical documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, where it was often associated with military families or individuals involved in cavalry regiments. One notable example is Stanislaw Ulanski, a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars of the 17th century.

As the surname spread throughout Poland, it also began to appear in neighboring regions, particularly in areas with significant Polish populations or influence. For instance, records from the 18th century show instances of the ULANSKI name in parts of modern-day Ukraine and Belarus, which were once part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

In the 19th century, the ULANSKI surname gained further prominence when Jan Ulanski, a Polish activist and revolutionary, played a key role in the November Uprising against Russian imperial rule. His efforts contributed to the name's association with Polish patriotism and resistance movements of that era.

Another notable figure bearing the ULANSKI surname was Wladyslaw Ulanski, a Polish composer and pianist who lived from 1853 to 1920. His works, which included operas, symphonies, and piano compositions, helped to popularize the name within artistic circles of the time.

As Polish communities emigrated to other parts of the world, the ULANSKI surname traveled with them. For example, in the late 19th century, Jozef Ulanski, a Polish immigrant to the United States, became a prominent figure in the labor movement, advocating for the rights of workers and helping to establish trade unions in various industries.

Throughout its history, the ULANSKI surname has maintained a strong connection to its Polish roots, reflecting the rich military and cultural heritage of the country. While its spelling may have evolved over time, the name continues to be associated with a sense of patriotism, resilience, and artistic expression.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ulanski

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

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

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