2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ulschmid
A surname of German origin meaning a blacksmith or metalworker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Ulschmid. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ulschmid surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Ulschmid in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ulschmid, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ulschmid
Among Census respondents with the surname Ulschmid, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Ulschmid bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ulschmid surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.8% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ulschmid
Ulschmid appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 361 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Up 361 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ulschmid surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #142,788 | 0.3% |
| Count | 116 | 119 | 2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ulschmid bearers went from 116 to 119 (+2.6% change). The surname moved up 361 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #142,788.
FAQ
Ulschmid surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ulschmid?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Ulschmid. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Ulschmid?
Ulschmid ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Ulschmid. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ulschmid.
Has Ulschmid become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ulschmid went from 116 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 3 (+2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #143,149 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Ulschmid?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ulschmid, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ulschmid in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.8% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ulschmid appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.8%), Hispanic (4.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ulschmid (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ulschmid mean?
A surname of German origin meaning a blacksmith or metalworker. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ulschmid (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Ulschmid?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Ulschmid is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.