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

Ulep, 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 Ulep surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ulep in America

Ulep is the 39717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ulep surname appeared 553 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 Ulep.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ulep 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 Ulep

The surname Ulep is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. It is derived from the Spanish word "ulep," which means "viper" or "snake." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was considered cunning or swift, like a viper.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ulep can be found in the baptismal records of the San Agustin Church in Manila, dating back to the late 16th century. Here, a man named Juan Ulep was mentioned as having been baptized in the year 1597.

In the 17th century, the name Ulep appeared in various legal documents and land records in the provinces of Pampanga and Bulacan. It is believed that the name was particularly common in these areas, which were known for their fertile agricultural lands.

A notable figure bearing the surname Ulep was Francisco Ulep, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against the Spanish colonial government in the late 19th century. Born in 1860 in the town of Bacolor, Pampanga, he joined the Katipunan, a secret society that sought to overthrow Spanish rule. Ulep was eventually captured and executed by the Spanish authorities in 1897.

Another historical figure with the surname Ulep was Gregorio Ulep, a Filipino writer and poet who lived in the early 20th century. Born in 1891 in the town of San Fernando, Pampanga, Ulep was known for his works that celebrated Filipino culture and traditions. His poems and short stories were widely published in local newspapers and literary journals during his lifetime.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name Ulep also appeared in various historical records in the Philippine provinces of Laguna, Batangas, and Cavite. These records suggest that the name had spread to other parts of the country during this period.

One notable individual from this era was Mariano Ulep, a Filipino landowner and businessman who lived in the town of Taal, Batangas. Born in 1875, Ulep was known for his vast agricultural holdings and his involvement in the local political scene.

Another historical figure with the surname Ulep was Josefa Ulep, a Filipino educator and women's rights advocate who lived in the early 20th century. Born in 1888 in the town of Guagua, Pampanga, Ulep was a pioneering figure in the promotion of education for women in the Philippines.

Overall, the surname Ulep has a rich history in the Philippines, with its origins dating back to the Spanish colonial period. While it may have initially been associated with certain regions, the name eventually spread to other parts of the country, and individuals bearing this surname have made significant contributions in various fields throughout Philippine history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ulep

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

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

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