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

Ulisse, 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 Ulisse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ulisse in America

Ulisse is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ulisse surname appeared 169 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 Ulisse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ulisse 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 Ulisse

The surname Ulisse has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin name "Ulysses," which is the Roman version of the Greek name "Odysseus." This name was made famous by the legendary hero of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ulisse can be found in the Codice Diplomatico della Lombardia Medievale, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Lombardy, Italy. In this collection, there is a record from the year 1242 mentioning a person named "Ulisse de Castello."

The surname Ulisse was particularly prevalent in the regions of Tuscany and Lazio, where it is thought to have originated. In the 14th century, there are records of a family called Ulisse residing in the town of Siena, in Tuscany. This family was involved in the local wool trade and held political positions within the city.

One notable bearer of the surname Ulisse was Ulisse Dini (1845-1918), an Italian mathematician and academic. He made significant contributions to the field of analysis and taught at the University of Pisa for many years.

Another prominent figure was Ulisse Dini (1915-2005), an Italian playwright and screenwriter. He was best known for his work in the commedia all'italiana genre and collaborated with renowned directors such as Federico Fellini and Mario Monicelli.

In the 16th century, there are records of a family named Ulisse residing in the town of Pontremoli, in the province of Massa-Carrara, Tuscany. This family is believed to have originated from the nearby town of Ulisseia, which is thought to have been named after the legendary hero Odysseus.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Ulisse was also found in Venice, where a family of that name was involved in the maritime trade and owned several ships. One notable member was Ulisse Zacchetti (1520-1588), a Venetian merchant and ship owner who traded goods throughout the Mediterranean.

Throughout history, the surname Ulisse has been present in various regions of Italy, with its origins rooted in the legendary tale of Odysseus. While the name has evolved and spread over time, it remains a testament to the enduring legacy of ancient Greek and Roman literature and mythology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ulisse

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

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

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