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

Ullman, 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 Ullman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ullman in America

Ullman is the 10026th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ullman surname appeared 3,213 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ullman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ullman 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 Ullman

The surname ULLMAN originates from Germany, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old German word "ulna," meaning elbow or forearm. The name likely referred to a physical characteristic or occupation involving the use of the forearm, such as a weaver or a miller.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Brandenburg, Germany, dated around 1280. The name is spelled "Ulmann" in these records.

In the 14th century, the surname is found in various parts of central and southern Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Württemberg. Variations in spelling include Ulman, Ullmann, and Uhlmann.

The Ullman surname is also associated with several notable historical figures. One example is Johann Ullmann (1617-1672), a German theologian and professor at the University of Leipzig. Another is Philipp Ludwig Ullmann (1742-1807), a German jurist and author of legal texts.

In the 18th century, the surname appears in records from Switzerland, where it is sometimes spelled "Ulmann." One notable Swiss bearer of the name was Johann Rudolf Ullmann (1756-1835), a politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council.

The 19th century saw the Ullman surname spread to other parts of Europe and beyond. In England, there was Sir Charles Ullmann (1817-1897), a businessman and philanthropist who was knighted for his contributions to the textile industry.

Another prominent figure was Max Ullmann (1874-1944), an Austrian-born chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry and was a professor at the University of Greifswald in Germany.

In the United States, the Ullman surname appears in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often associated with German and Swiss immigrants. One example is Benjamin Ullmann (1861-1939), a German-born American businessman and philanthropist who founded the company that later became the Ullman Sewing Machine Company.

Throughout its history, the Ullman surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including academics, scientists, businesspeople, and politicians, reflecting its widespread presence across various regions and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ullman

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

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

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