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

Ulry, 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 Ulry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ulry in America

Ulry is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ulry surname appeared 141 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 Ulry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ulry 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 Ulry

The surname ULRY has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Germanic word "ulrich," meaning "prosperous ruler." The name was initially concentrated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name ULRY can be found in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a renowned historical work published in 1493. The name appears in reference to a prominent merchant family from the city of Nuremberg. Additionally, the name has been recorded in various parish records and municipal archives throughout southern Germany.

In the 17th century, the ULRY name gained prominence with the birth of Johann Ulry (1618-1688), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from Augsburg, Bavaria. His innovative designs and contributions to the field of timekeeping earned him widespread recognition during his lifetime.

Another notable figure bearing the ULRY name was Friedrich Ulry (1732-1809), a German composer and organist who served at the court of Prince-Bishop of Würzburg. His compositions, particularly his organ works, were highly regarded in the late 18th century.

During the 19th century, the ULRY name spread beyond Germany's borders as members of the family emigrated to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Peter Ulry (1821-1887), a German-American entrepreneur who established a successful brewing company in St. Louis, Missouri.

Another significant figure was Maria Ulry (1856-1932), a German author and poet whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her poetry collections, such as "Edelweiss" (1885) and "Lieder der Sehnsucht" (1892), garnered critical acclaim and contributed to the cultural landscape of late 19th century Germany.

Throughout the centuries, the ULRY surname has been associated with various professions, including artisans, musicians, authors, and entrepreneurs. While its origins can be traced back to Germany, the name has since spread across the globe, carrying with it a rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ulry

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

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

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