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

Ulizio, 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 Ulizio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ulizio in America

Ulizio is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ulizio surname appeared 116 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 Ulizio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ulizio 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 Ulizio

The surname Ulizio originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "ulixis," which was an ancient spelling variation of the name Ulysses. This name was popularized by the legendary Greek hero Odysseus, known as Ulysses in Roman mythology.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Ulizio can be found in medieval Italian records from the 13th and 14th centuries. These include mentions of individuals with this surname in various historical documents and manuscripts from regions such as Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

One notable early bearer of the Ulizio surname was Giovanni Ulizio, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in Siena during the late 14th century. Records from this time period also indicate that the name was associated with certain place names, such as the town of Uliziano near Florence.

In the 15th century, the Ulizio family gained prominence in the city of Perugia, where they were involved in local politics and governance. One member, Pietro Ulizio (1420-1498), served as a respected magistrate and advisor to the city's ruling council.

During the Renaissance period, the Ulizio name was associated with several notable figures in the arts and sciences. Among them was the architect and engineer Vincenzo Ulizio (1525-1597), who was renowned for his innovative designs and contributions to the construction of various buildings and fortifications in Rome and other Italian cities.

Another prominent individual with the Ulizio surname was the philosopher and humanist scholar Girolamo Ulizio (1560-1638), who taught at various universities in Italy and authored several influential works on ethics and rhetoric.

In the 18th century, the Ulizio family continued to play a role in Italian intellectual and cultural life. One of its members, Giuseppe Ulizio (1735-1811), was a celebrated poet and literary critic who was widely respected for his contributions to the Neoclassical movement.

Throughout history, the surname Ulizio has maintained a strong presence in Italy, particularly in regions such as Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio, where it has its deepest roots. While not as widely distributed as some other Italian surnames, it has endured as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of this ancient name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ulizio

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

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

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