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

Ulik, 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 Ulik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ulik in America

Ulik is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ulik surname appeared 138 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 Ulik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ulik 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 Ulik

The surname ULIK is of Slavic origin, with its roots traced back to the region of Eastern Europe, particularly in modern-day Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus. The name is believed to have emerged in the 13th century, derived from the Slavic word "ulica," which means "street" or "lane."

In the early medieval period, ULIK was often associated with individuals who lived or worked near a prominent street or marketplace in their respective towns or villages. This connection to urban settings and trade routes suggests that the name may have been adopted by merchants, craftsmen, or artisans who plied their trades along these bustling thoroughfares.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ULIK surname can be found in the Polish town of Krakow, where a certain Jakub ULIK was mentioned in a municipal registry from the year 1372. This document provides valuable insight into the name's longstanding presence in the region.

Another notable figure bearing the ULIK name was Ivan ULIK, a Ukrainian Cossack leader who fought against Polish domination in the mid-17th century. His exploits were documented in several historical chronicles, and his name has become synonymous with the fight for Ukrainian independence during that turbulent period.

In the 18th century, a prominent Russian nobleman named Andrei ULIK was known for his extensive landholdings and patronage of the arts. His estate in the Smolensk region was a hub of cultural activity, and he commissioned several notable works of architecture and literature.

Moving into the 19th century, the ULIK surname gained recognition in the field of academia with the life and works of Josip ULIK, a Croatian linguist and philologist born in 1818. His pioneering research on Slavic languages and their historical development earned him widespread acclaim throughout the scholarly community of the time.

Finally, in the early 20th century, the name ULIK was associated with the avant-garde artistic movement in Eastern Europe, thanks to the contributions of Olga ULIK, a Serbian painter and sculptress born in 1892. Her bold and experimental works challenged traditional artistic conventions and left a lasting impact on the region's cultural landscape.

While these are just a few examples, the ULIK surname has a rich and diverse history, reflecting the various cultural and societal influences that have shaped its evolution over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ulik

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

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

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