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

Uldrick, 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 Uldrick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uldrick in America

Uldrick is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uldrick surname appeared 113 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 Uldrick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uldrick 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 Uldrick

The surname ULDRICK has its origins in the Germanic regions of central and northern Europe, dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have derived from the Old High German words "uld" and "ric," which together mean "old ruler" or "ancient ruler."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ULDRICK can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the region of Saxony. In this manuscript, dated around the 11th century, there is a mention of a nobleman named Uldrick von Bernburg.

Another notable historical reference is found in the Annales Corbeienses, a chronicle written by monks at the Benedictine abbey of Corvey in present-day North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This text, dating from the 12th century, mentions an individual named Uldrick von Paderborn, who was a prominent figure in the region.

During the 13th century, the name ULDRICK appeared in various records across the Holy Roman Empire, including the Liber Censuum, a tax register maintained by the Papal States. In this document, there is a record of a landholder named Uldrick von Trier, whose lands were located in the region of modern-day Germany.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname ULDRICK was Uldrick von Essen, a German knight who lived in the 14th century and fought in the Hundred Years' War. Records indicate that he was born around 1320 and died in battle near the town of Crécy in 1346.

Another notable figure was Uldrick von Aurich, a prominent merchant and landowner from the city of Aurich in East Frisia, Germany. Born in 1452, he played a significant role in the development of trade routes in the region and was a respected member of the local nobility.

In the 16th century, the name ULDRICK gained prominence in the Netherlands, where it was associated with the Dutch noble family of Van Uldrick. One of the most notable members of this family was Johan van Uldrick, a military commander who served in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule. He was born in 1568 and died in 1627.

While the surname ULDRICK has its roots in German-speaking regions, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, its origin and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the medieval German-speaking lands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uldrick

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

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

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