2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ulishney
A habitational surname derived from a placename, possibly of East Slavic origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Ulishney. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ulishney surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Ulishney in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ulishney, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ulishney
Among Census respondents with the surname Ulishney, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Ulishney bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ulishney surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 108
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ulishney
Ulishney appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+13 bearers (+11.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,148 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-16 bearers (-12.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,342 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+11.7%) | Up 3,148 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-12.9%) | Down 15,342 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ulishney surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,593 | #150,935 | -11.3% |
| Count | 124 | 108 | -12.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ulishney bearers went from 124 to 108 (-12.9% change). The surname moved down 15,342 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #150,935.
FAQ
Ulishney surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ulishney?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Ulishney. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Ulishney?
Ulishney ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Ulishney. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ulishney.
Has Ulishney become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ulishney went from 124 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 16 (-12.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Ulishney?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ulishney, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ulishney in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ulishney appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ulishney (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ulishney mean?
A habitational surname derived from a placename, possibly of East Slavic origin. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ulishney (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Ulishney?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Ulishney at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.