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

Ulseth, 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 Ulseth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ulseth in America

Ulseth is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ulseth surname appeared 117 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 Ulseth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ulseth 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 Ulseth

The surname Ulseth is of Norwegian origin, with its roots traced back to the 9th and 10th centuries. It is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "ulv," meaning "wolf," combined with the suffix "-seth," which was a common ending for surnames in that region. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone with wolf-like characteristics or someone who resided in an area associated with wolves.

In the earliest records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Ulvseth, Ulvsaeth, and Ulfsseth, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal variations of the time. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the "Gårdsnavne i Nordre Bergenhus Amt" (Farm Names in Northern Bergenhus County), a Norwegian topographic publication from the late 19th century, where the farm name "Ulseth" is mentioned.

The name Ulseth gained prominence in the 13th century when Halvor Ulseth, a prominent landowner and chieftain in western Norway, was recorded in the "Diplomatarium Norvegicum" (Norwegian Diplomatic Documents). Halvor Ulseth played a significant role in the political and military conflicts of his time, and his descendants continued to use the surname for generations.

Another notable figure in history was Ingebjørg Ulseth, born in 1624 in Sogndal, Norway. She was a respected midwife and healer, renowned for her expertise in traditional medicine and her dedication to serving the local community.

In the 17th century, Svein Ulseth, a skilled shipwright, gained recognition for his contributions to the Norwegian maritime industry. He was responsible for the construction of several ships that played a vital role in coastal trade and exploration.

During the 19th century, Hans Ulseth, born in 1832 in Ålesund, Norway, made a name for himself as a successful merchant and philanthropist. He established several businesses and used his wealth to support various charitable causes, leaving a lasting impact on his community.

In more recent times, the name Ulseth has been carried by notable individuals such as Sigurd Ulseth, a Norwegian journalist and author born in 1920, who wrote extensively on cultural and historical topics.

Throughout its history, the surname Ulseth has maintained a strong connection to its Norwegian roots, reflecting the rich heritage and traditions of the region from which it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ulseth

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

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

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