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

Uliana, 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 Uliana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uliana in America

Uliana is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uliana surname appeared 132 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 Uliana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uliana 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 Uliana

The surname Uliana originated from Italy, with its roots dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin name "Ulianus," which was a variant of the name "Julius." This name was particularly common in the regions of Umbria and Lazio, where it evolved into the modern form "Uliana."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Amiatinus, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of Monte Amiata in Tuscany. Here, a certain "Ulianus de Montefiascone" is mentioned in a deed dated 1182, suggesting the presence of the name in the area during that time.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the Libro dell'Estensi, a chronicle of the Este family of Ferrara. A nobleman named "Uliano Cavalcabò" is mentioned as a prominent figure in the court of the Este rulers, indicating the name's association with nobility and aristocracy.

The town of Uliano, located in the province of Lucca, Tuscany, may have contributed to the prevalence of the surname in the region. While the exact origin of the town's name is uncertain, it is possible that it derived from an earlier settlement named after an individual bearing the name Uliana.

Notable individuals with the surname Uliana throughout history include:

1. Pietro Uliana (c. 1410-1485), a renowned Venetian painter and architect who worked on the decoration of the Doge's Palace in Venice.
2. Margherita Uliana (1541-1618), an Italian nun and mystic who founded the Order of Ursulines, dedicated to the education of girls.
3. Giovanni Battista Uliana (1624-1698), an Italian composer and organist active in the Basilica of San Marco in Venice.
4. Bartolomeo Uliana (1755-1823), an Italian sculptor and architect known for his works in the Neoclassical style.
5. Camilla Uliana (1880-1951), an Italian painter and sculptor who specialized in portraiture and religious themes.

While the surname Uliana has its origins in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its historical roots remain firmly grounded in the regions of Umbria, Lazio, and Tuscany, where it first emerged and gained prominence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uliana

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

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

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