Ullery
A topographical surname referring to someone living near a willow tree.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,440 Americans carry the last name Ullery. That puts it at #21,019 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.42 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 238,024 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ullery surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
1.4K
1 in 238,024
Census rank
#21,019
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,251 bearers of the surname Ullery in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.42 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 21019th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ullery, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ullery
The surname "ULLERY" is believed to have originated in England, likely in the northern parts of the country, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "ullr," which means "woolen" or "wool-bearing," suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked with wool or in the textile industry.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Cambridgeshire from the late 12th century, where a person named "Hamo Ullery" is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use by that time, although the spelling may have varied.
In the 13th century, the name appears in various forms, including "Ullerie," "Ullery," and "Ullrie," in records from counties such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk. These variations in spelling were common during that era, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.
A notable early bearer of the name was John Ullery, a merchant from York, who is mentioned in the city's guild records from the late 14th century. Another prominent figure was William Ullery, a farmer and landowner from Lincolnshire, who lived in the mid-15th century.
During the Tudor period, the name appears to have spread more widely across England, with records showing Ullerys in counties such as Kent, Essex, and Wiltshire. One example is Richard Ullery, a yeoman from Kent, who was mentioned in a land deed from 1557.
In the 17th century, the name is found in various parish records and court documents, indicating that the Ullery family had established itself in various parts of the country. For instance, Thomas Ullery (1628-1692) was a prominent landowner and magistrate in Gloucestershire, while John Ullery (1670-1741) was a successful merchant in London.
As the centuries passed, members of the Ullery family continued to leave their mark in various fields, such as agriculture, commerce, and public service. Notable individuals include Sir Robert Ullery (1782-1856), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars, and Elizabeth Ullery (1818-1897), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ullery
Among Census respondents with the surname Ullery, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Ullery bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Ullery surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.3%
- Hispanic or Latino1.9%
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0%
- Two or more races0.5%
- Unknown or suppressed0.2%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Ullery surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,629 | #21,019 | -7.1% |
| Count | 1,271 | 1,251 | -1.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.47 | 0.42 | -10.6% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Ullery bearers went from 1,271 to 1,251 (-1.6% change). The surname moved down 1,390 positions in the national ranking, going from #19,629 to #21,019.
FAQ
Ullery surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Ullery?
The surname Ullery holds position #21,019 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 1,440 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.42 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Ullery surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ullery, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.