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

Ultsch, 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 Ultsch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ultsch in America

Ultsch is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ultsch surname appeared 210 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 Ultsch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ultsch 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 Ultsch

The surname ULTSCH is of German origin, first appearing around the 16th century in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "ulte," meaning "owl," possibly indicating that the name's earliest bearers were associated with these birds in some way, such as living near an area where owls were prevalent or working with owls as hunters or falconers.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the ULTSCH name is found in the church records of the town of Bamberg, Bavaria, dating back to 1579, where a certain Hans Ultsch is listed as a resident. Another early reference is from the town of Meissen, Saxony, in 1603, where a Johann Ultsch is recorded as a member of the local guild of weavers.

In the 17th century, the ULTSCH name appears in various records across German-speaking regions, including a Georg Ultsch, born in 1615 in Nuremberg, who was a respected clockmaker and inventor of a unique type of escapement mechanism for clocks. Another notable bearer of the name was Maria Ultsch, a nun born in 1673 in Salzburg, who became renowned for her skill in creating intricate lace and embroidery work.

During the 18th century, the ULTSCH name spread further across Germany and into neighboring countries. One notable individual was Johann Michael Ultsch, born in 1701 in Freiburg, who was a celebrated composer and organist, known for his contributions to the development of the Baroque style of music.

As the 19th century dawned, the ULTSCH name continued to be represented in various fields. Of particular note was Karl Ultsch, born in 1825 in Berlin, who was a prominent architect and designed several important buildings in the city, including the famous Charlottenburg Palace.

Throughout its history, the ULTSCH surname has been associated with various places and regions within Germany, such as the towns of Ulstadt, Ulstädt, and Ultzsch, which may have influenced the name's spelling and pronunciation over time. While not a widely common surname, it has left its mark on German history and culture, with bearers of the name making contributions in areas such as music, art, craftsmanship, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ultsch

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

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

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