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

Ullsperger, 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 Ullsperger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ullsperger in America

Ullsperger is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ullsperger surname appeared 105 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 Ullsperger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ullsperger 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 Ullsperger

The surname ULLSPERGER has its origins in the German-speaking regions of central Europe, likely originating in the late medieval period or early modern era. It appears to be derived from a combination of the German words "Ulm" and "Sperger," with Ulm being a city in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany, and "Sperger" potentially referring to an occupation or place of origin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ULLSPERGER can be found in a registry of landowners in the Duchy of Württemberg, dated around the late 15th century. The entry mentions a certain Hans Ullsperger, who owned a small parcel of land near the town of Biberach an der Riss.

Another notable figure with this surname was Johannes Ullsperger, a Lutheran theologian and scholar who lived in the 16th century. Born in Memmingen, Bavaria, in 1511, he studied at the University of Tübingen and later became a professor of theology at the University of Jena, where he taught until his death in 1586.

In the 17th century, a certain Matthias Ullsperger was recorded as a master blacksmith in the city of Augsburg, known for his intricate metalwork and decorative iron gates. Some of his pieces can still be found adorning the facades of historic buildings in the city's old town.

The name ULLSPERGER also appeared in various records from the 18th and 19th centuries, often in connection with small towns and villages in the regions of Swabia and Franconia. One notable bearer was the poet and playwright Anna Maria Ullsperger, born in Nuremberg in 1783, who gained recognition for her lyrical works and contributions to the Romantic literary movement.

Another interesting figure was Karl Ullsperger, a prominent architect and urban planner who lived in the late 19th century. Born in Munich in 1851, he was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic buildings and public spaces in the city, including the Alte Pinakothek art museum and the Luitpoldpark.

While the name ULLSPERGER may not be among the most common surnames today, its history can be traced back to the German-speaking regions of central Europe, where it likely originated as a descriptor of a person's place of origin or occupation. The name has been carried by scholars, craftsmen, artists, and other notable individuals throughout the centuries, leaving a lasting imprint on the cultural and historical fabric of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ullsperger

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

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

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