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

Ulatowski, 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 Ulatowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ulatowski in America

Ulatowski is the 46725th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ulatowski surname appeared 455 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 Ulatowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ulatowski 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 Ulatowski

The surname Ulatowski originated in Poland, likely emerging in the late medieval period or early modern era. Its roots can be traced back to the Polish word "ulat," which means "to flee" or "to escape." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who had fled or escaped from a particular place or situation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ulatowski name can be found in the records of the town of Poznan, where a merchant named Jan Ulatowski is mentioned in a document dated 1512. Another early reference comes from the village of Lubicz, where a landowner named Pawel Ulatowski is listed in a land registry from 1587.

In the 17th century, the Ulatowski name appears in the records of the city of Krakow, where a blacksmith named Tomasz Ulatowski is mentioned in a guild register from 1621. During this period, the name was also found in the nearby town of Kazimierz, where a family of farmers bearing the Ulatowski surname is recorded in parish records from the late 1600s.

One notable figure with the Ulatowski surname was Marcin Ulatowski (1720-1796), a Polish nobleman and military officer who served in the army of King Stanislaw August Poniatowski. He was known for his bravery in battles against the Prussian and Russian forces during the partitions of Poland.

Another historically significant individual was Katarzyna Ulatowska (1760-1835), a nun and educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in the city of Poznan. Her efforts were recognized by the Polish authorities, and she was awarded a medal for her contributions to education.

In the 19th century, the Ulatowski name gained prominence in the field of literature with the writer and poet Wladyslaw Ulatowski (1828-1892). His works, which often explored themes of Polish patriotism and national identity, were widely read and celebrated during his lifetime.

Moving into the 20th century, a notable figure was Jozef Ulatowski (1905-1987), a Polish architect who designed several notable buildings in Warsaw and Krakow, including the iconic Palace of Culture and Science in the capital city.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the Ulatowski surname who have left their mark on Polish history and culture over the centuries, demonstrating the rich heritage and significance of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ulatowski

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

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

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