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

Ule, 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 Ule surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ule in America

Ule is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ule surname appeared 142 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 Ule.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ule 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 Ule

The surname Ule has its origins in Germany and dates back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Uhle," which means "owl" or "small horned owl." This surname was likely given as a nickname to a person who was considered wise or had keen eyesight, akin to an owl.

One of the earliest known records of the surname Ule can be found in the Bavarian town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a certain Hans Ule was listed as a resident in the town's tax records in the year 1457. Similarly, in the city of Nuremberg, a merchant named Konrad Ule was mentioned in a trade register from the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the surname Ule appeared in various regions of Germany, including the states of Saxony, Thuringia, and Brandenburg. Some notable individuals from this period include Johann Ule (1537-1612), a Lutheran theologian and author from the town of Zwickau, and Christoph Ule (1565-1628), a poet and composer from the city of Leipzig.

As the centuries passed, the surname Ule continued to be found across Germany and neighboring countries. In the 18th century, a prominent figure was Johann Baptist Ule (1727-1798), a Benedictine monk and scholar from the town of Ettal in Bavaria. He was renowned for his extensive writings on theology and philosophy.

In the 19th century, the surname Ule gained recognition in the field of botany and exploration. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Carl August Ule (1858-1923), a German botanist and explorer who conducted extensive research in South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru. He is credited with discovering numerous plant species and contributing significantly to the study of Amazonian flora.

Another notable figure from this period was Ernst Ule (1861-1940), a German architect who designed several significant buildings in Berlin, including the iconic Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe) department store. His works were instrumental in shaping the architectural landscape of the city during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Throughout its history, the surname Ule has been associated with various professions, from academics and scholars to artists and explorers. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, the name has spread across different regions and cultures, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ule

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

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

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