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

Ulschmid, 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 Ulschmid surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ulschmid in America

Ulschmid is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ulschmid surname appeared 116 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 Ulschmid.

The history of the last name Ulschmid

The surname ULSCHMID originates from Germany, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old German words "ul" meaning "owl" and "schmid" meaning "blacksmith" or "metalworker." This suggests that the name may have been initially assigned to someone who worked as a blacksmith or metalworker and had some association with owls.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ULSCHMID can be found in the town records of Mühlhausen, a city in the state of Thuringia, Germany, from the mid-16th century. These records document a family bearing the name ULSCHMID residing in the area during that time period.

In the late 17th century, the ULSCHMID name appeared in the church records of the small village of Weißensee, located in the region of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. These records mention a family with the surname ULSCHMID living in the village and participating in various religious ceremonies and events.

During the 18th century, a notable figure named Johann ULSCHMID (1705-1771) from the town of Meiningen, in the state of Thuringia, gained recognition as a skilled craftsman and metalworker. His works, which included intricate metalwork and forged items, were highly sought after and can still be found in museums and private collections today.

In the 19th century, a prominent scholar and academic named Friedrich ULSCHMID (1825-1891) from the city of Leipzig, in the state of Saxony, made significant contributions to the field of philology and linguistics. He authored several influential texts on the study of languages and their origins.

Another individual of note was Wilhelm ULSCHMID (1870-1942), a renowned architect from the city of Stuttgart, in the state of Baden-Württemberg. He designed several notable buildings and structures that still stand today, showcasing his expertise in architectural design and construction.

Throughout its history, the surname ULSCHMID has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Germany, particularly in the states of Thuringia, Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony, and Baden-Württemberg. While the name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, its origins can be traced back to the metalworking and blacksmith trades, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the regions where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ulschmid

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

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

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