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

Ullrick, 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 Ullrick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ullrick in America

Ullrick is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ullrick surname appeared 102 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 Ullrick.

The history of the last name Ullrick

The surname Ullrick has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "Ulrich," which means "wealthy ruler" or "prosperous leader." This name was quite popular during the Middle Ages, particularly among the noble classes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ullrick can be found in the Heidelberg Manuscript, a 15th-century document that contained records of land ownership and transactions in the region of Heidelberg, Germany. The name appeared as "Ulricke," which was likely an earlier spelling variation.

In the 16th century, the Ullrick surname spread across various parts of Germany, with notable individuals bearing this name emerging in different regions. Johann Ullrick (1530-1592), a renowned theologian and scholar from Nuremberg, made significant contributions to the field of Protestant theology during the Reformation era.

During the 17th century, the Ullrick family established a presence in the region of Saxony, where they held lands and estates. One notable member was Wilhelm Ullrick (1642-1701), a wealthy landowner and influential figure in the local community.

As the Ullrick family expanded, some members migrated to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and England. In the 18th century, Jakob Ullrick (1712-1789) was a successful merchant and trader who settled in Amsterdam, establishing a prosperous business empire.

Another prominent figure bearing the Ullrick surname was Hans Ullrick (1785-1862), a German philosopher and writer who authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy. His writings were widely read and debated among intellectual circles of the time.

Over the centuries, the Ullrick surname has been associated with various places and localities in Germany, such as Ullrichstadt, a town in the state of Bavaria, and Ullrichshusen, a village in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the Ullrick surname who were influential or prominent in those areas.

While the Ullrick surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, the name remains most commonly found in German-speaking regions and among communities with German ancestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ullrick

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

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

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