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

Ullum, 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 Ullum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ullum in America

Ullum is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ullum surname appeared 153 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 Ullum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ullum 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 Ullum

The surname Ullum is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "ule," which means "owl," possibly indicating that the name was initially a nickname for someone associated with owls or someone who resembled an owl in appearance or behavior.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ullum can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Ulfric Ullum, who held estates in Oxfordshire.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various historical records, often with slight variations in spelling, such as Ulum, Ulom, and Ulam. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Ullum was Sir John Ullum, a knight who fought alongside Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He was born around 1320 and died in battle near Calais in 1349.

Another prominent individual with the surname Ullum was William Ullum, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the 16th century. He was born in Yorkshire in 1523 and is known for his philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of a school for underprivileged children in his hometown.

In the 17th century, the name Ullum was associated with a small village in Lincolnshire, which was once known as "Ullum's Fen." This place name likely derived from an early settler or landowner with the surname Ullum who resided in the area.

One of the most notable figures with the surname Ullum in more recent history was Sir Thomas Ullum, a celebrated British admiral who played a significant role in the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1767 and served in the Royal Navy for over 40 years, participating in several major battles and earning numerous distinctions for his valor and leadership.

While the surname Ullum may not be as common today as it once was, it has a rich historical legacy that spans centuries and includes individuals from various walks of life, from knights and merchants to military leaders and landowners.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ullum

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

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

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