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

Ulishney, 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 Ulishney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ulishney in America

Ulishney is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ulishney surname appeared 124 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 Ulishney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ulishney 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 Ulishney

The surname ULISHNEY is of Russian origin, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Russian village of Ulishnaya, which was located in the Smolensk region of western Russia. The name is derived from the Russian word "ulitsa," meaning "street," suggesting that the surname may have been initially given to someone who lived on a particular street or road in that village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ULISHNEY surname can be found in a church registry from the village of Ulishnaya, dated 1587. This registry mentions a certain Ivan Ulishney, who was a local farmer and landowner. It is likely that Ivan's descendants adopted the surname ULISHNEY as a way to identify themselves with their place of origin.

In the 17th century, the ULISHNEY surname began to spread beyond the confines of the Smolensk region. Historical records from that period mention a merchant named Fyodor Ulishney, who was born in 1629 and established a successful trading business in Moscow. Fyodor's sons and grandsons continued the family's mercantile endeavors, further solidifying the ULISHNEY name in the annals of Russian commerce.

During the reign of Peter the Great in the early 18th century, a nobleman named Grigory Ulishney (1675-1747) achieved prominence as a military commander and advisor to the tsar. Grigory's bravery and strategic acumen were widely recognized, and he was awarded several honors and lands for his service to the Russian Empire.

Another notable figure with the ULISHNEY surname was Olga Ulishney (1810-1891), a renowned poet and essayist who gained acclaim for her romantic verses and insightful commentary on societal issues of her time. Her works were widely published and celebrated within literary circles in St. Petersburg and Moscow.

In the late 19th century, the ULISHNEY name made its way across the globe as Russian immigrants sought new opportunities in other countries. One such immigrant was Andrei Ulishney (1856-1922), who settled in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and established a thriving import-export business. Andrei's descendants continued to carry the ULISHNEY name, contributing to the cultural diversity of Argentina.

While the ULISHNEY surname may have originated from a small village in Russia, its bearers have left an indelible mark on history through their achievements in various fields, from military service and commerce to literature and entrepreneurship. The name's journey across centuries and continents is a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have carried it forward.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ulishney

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

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

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