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

Ulery, 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 Ulery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ulery in America

Ulery is the 16839th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ulery surname appeared 1,695 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ulery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ulery 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 Ulery

The surname Ulery is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the old German word "Ulrich", which means "prosperous ruler". The name was likely first used as a personal name before evolving into a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ulery surname can be found in the Bavarian town records from the 14th century, where it was spelled "Ulrici". This spelling variation hints at the name's connection to the personal name Ulrich.

Over time, as the Ulery family spread across different regions of Germany and beyond, the spelling evolved to its current form. Other historical spellings included Uhlrich, Uhlery, and Uhlry.

In the 16th century, there are records of an Ulery family residing in the town of Bamberg, in present-day Bavaria, Germany. One notable member of this family was Johann Ulery (1520-1589), a prominent merchant and landowner.

As the Ulery surname spread throughout Europe, it made its way to the British Isles, where it was anglicized to various spellings such as Ullery and Ulerey. In the 17th century, there are records of an Ulery family in the English county of Derbyshire.

Another notable figure was Hans Ulery (1648-1712), a German-born military officer who served in the French army during the reign of King Louis XIV. He was known for his bravery and leadership in various campaigns.

In the 18th century, the Ulery name can be found in the records of the American colonies, as German and English immigrants brought the surname to the New World. One such individual was Jacob Ulery (1732-1806), a farmer who settled in Pennsylvania.

As the name spread across Europe and eventually to the Americas, it continued to evolve with various spelling variations, including Ulry, Ulrey, and Uhlry. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remained rooted in the old German word "Ulrich".

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ulery

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

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

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