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

Ulit, 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 Ulit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ulit in America

Ulit is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ulit surname appeared 103 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 Ulit.

The history of the last name Ulit

The surname ULIT has its origins in the medieval Polish territories, particularly in the regions of Greater Poland and Kuyavia during the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the old Polish word "ulić," which translates to "to pour" or "to spill." This connection suggests that the name may have originated as an occupational surname for individuals involved in professions related to pouring or spilling liquids, such as brewers, vintners, or those involved in the production or handling of liquids.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ULIT surname can be found in the Liber Beneficiorum, a historical document compiled in the late 15th century by Jan Długosz, a renowned Polish historian and chronicler. This document contains references to individuals with the surname ULIT residing in various villages and townships throughout Greater Poland and Kuyavia.

In the 16th century, the ULIT surname gained some prominence with the birth of Andrzej Ulit (1522-1589), a Polish nobleman and landowner who served as a courtier to King Sigismund II Augustus of Poland. Andrzej Ulit was known for his involvement in diplomatic missions and his patronage of the arts and literature.

Another notable figure bearing the ULIT surname was Jan Ulit (1602-1668), a Polish priest and theologian who served as the rector of the Kraków Academy (now known as the Jagiellonian University) from 1642 to 1643. Jan Ulit was a respected scholar and author, publishing several works on theology and philosophy during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the ULIT surname found its way into the annals of Polish military history with the exploits of Michał Ulit (1720-1795), a Polish cavalry officer who fought in the Polish-Russian War of 1768-1772. Michał Ulit gained recognition for his bravery and leadership in several battles against the Russian forces.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Józef Ulit (1845-1923), a Polish painter and artist who specialized in portraiture and landscape painting. Józef Ulit's works were widely exhibited throughout Poland and garnered critical acclaim for their technical mastery and emotional depth.

Throughout its history, the ULIT surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Poland, with many individuals bearing this name contributing to the cultural, intellectual, and military heritage of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ulit

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

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 Ulit 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.

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

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