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

Ulland, 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 Ulland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ulland in America

Ulland is the 54296th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ulland surname appeared 380 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 Ulland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ulland 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 Ulland

The surname Ulland originated from Norway in the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse words "úll" meaning wool and "land" meaning land or region, suggesting a connection to areas known for wool production or sheep farming.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ulland can be found in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of Norwegian diplomatic and legal documents dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in a document from 1276, referring to a landowner named Torkjell Ulland.

During the Middle Ages, the Ulland family was prominent in the region of Vestfold, located in southeastern Norway. Historical records indicate that members of the Ulland clan held significant landholdings and played influential roles in local governance and agriculture.

In the 16th century, the name Ulland was also found in the Danish region of Skåne, which was then part of the Kingdom of Denmark-Norway. This suggests that some members of the Ulland family may have migrated or established branches in this area during that time period.

Notable individuals with the surname Ulland include:

1. Torbjørn Ulland (1603-1679), a Norwegian farmer and landowner known for his contributions to agricultural practices in the region of Vestfold.
2. Ingrid Ulland (1785-1865), a Norwegian author and poet whose works chronicled life in rural Norway during the 19th century.
3. Hans Ulland (1847-1924), a Norwegian-American farmer and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the development of the dairy industry in Wisconsin.
4. Nils Ulland (1892-1978), a Norwegian-American artist and sculptor, renowned for his works depicting rural life and landscapes in the Midwest.
5. Kari Ulland (1929-2003), a Norwegian politician and activist who advocated for women's rights and environmental conservation.

Throughout its history, the surname Ulland has maintained strong ties to its Norwegian roots, reflecting the cultural and geographical origins of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ulland

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

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

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