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

Ulch, 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 Ulch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ulch in America

Ulch is the 46647th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ulch surname appeared 456 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 Ulch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ulch 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 Ulch

The surname ULCH is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old Germanic word "ulch," which referred to a type of owl or a nocturnal bird. This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon someone who was associated with owls or possessed certain characteristics reminiscent of these nocturnal creatures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ULCH can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony. In this compilation, dated around the 12th century, there is a reference to a person named "Ulchus" who was a landowner in the area.

Another notable mention of the ULCH name appears in the Annales Rodenses, a chronicle of events from the abbey of Rode in present-day Belgium. This historical record, written in the 13th century, mentions a nobleman named "Ulricus de Ulch" who was involved in local affairs and disputes.

In the 14th century, there are records of a prominent merchant and guild member named Hans ULCH who resided in the city of Nuremberg. His name appears in various trade documents and guild records from that era.

During the Renaissance period, a scholar and philosopher named Johannes ULCH lived in the city of Erfurt. Born in 1472, he was known for his writings on metaphysics and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.

Fast-forwarding to the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the ULCH surname was Friedrich Wilhelm ULCH, a celebrated composer and musician born in Dresden in 1720. His works, which included operas and symphonies, were widely performed and acclaimed during his lifetime.

Throughout history, the ULCH name has also been associated with various place names and locations. For example, there is a village called Ulchen in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, which may have derived its name from the ULCH surname or vice versa.

Overall, the surname ULCH has a rich and fascinating history, with roots stretching back to medieval Germany and connections to various notable individuals, professions, and locations over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ulch

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

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

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