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

Ulichney, 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 Ulichney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ulichney in America

Ulichney is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ulichney surname appeared 114 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 Ulichney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ulichney 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 Ulichney

The surname Ulichney has its origins in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "Ulrich," which means "wealthy" or "prosperous ruler." This name was commonly used in medieval times, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Ulichney surname can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, where a certain Johann Ulichney was documented as a merchant in the year 1542. During this period, variations in spelling were common due to inconsistencies in record-keeping, and the name was sometimes written as Ullichney or Ulichnei.

In the late 17th century, the Ulichney family is recorded as having settled in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a well-preserved medieval town in Bavaria. Here, they established themselves as respected craftsmen and tradesmen, with many members of the family working as blacksmiths, tanners, and weavers.

Notable individuals bearing the Ulichney surname include Hans Ulichney (1683-1746), a renowned clockmaker from Rothenburg, whose intricate timepieces were prized by the nobility of the time. Another prominent figure was Johann Friedrich Ulichney (1712-1781), a Lutheran theologian and scholar who authored several influential works on religious doctrine.

As the Ulichney family spread across Germany and other parts of Europe, the name underwent various spelling changes, such as Ulichnei, Ullichnei, and Ullichney. In the 19th century, a branch of the family settled in the Alsace region of France, where the name was sometimes written as Ulichnay or Ulicnay.

One of the most notable individuals from this era was Karl Ulichney (1825-1897), a German-born engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early steam engines and locomotive technology. He worked extensively in France and Britain, and his designs were widely adopted by many railroads.

Another individual of note was Elise Ulichney (1848-1928), a German-born artist and painter who gained recognition for her landscape and portrait works. She studied in Munich and exhibited her paintings in several prestigious galleries across Europe.

Throughout its history, the Ulichney surname has been associated with various professions, from skilled craftsmen and scholars to engineers and artists. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its Germanic roots and connection to the concept of prosperity and wealth have remained a consistent theme.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ulichney

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Ulichney, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!