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

Ulysse, 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 Ulysse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ulysse in America

Ulysse is the 18928th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ulysse surname appeared 1,442 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 Ulysse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ulysse 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 Ulysse

The surname Ulysse is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Greek name Odysseus, the legendary hero of Homer's Odyssey. The name Odysseus was latinized to Ulysses and subsequently adopted into French as Ulysse.

In France, one of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ulysse can be found in the parish records of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, dating back to the late 16th century. During this period, the name was primarily concentrated in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Picardy.

The surname Ulysse gained prominence in the 18th century when Jacques-André Ulysse (1670-1724), a French playwright and actor, achieved success with his comedic plays. His works were widely popular and contributed to the recognition of the surname.

Another notable individual bearing the surname Ulysse was Louis-Henri Ulysse (1783-1856), a French general who served under Napoleon Bonaparte. He distinguished himself in several battles, including the Battle of Waterloo, and was awarded the prestigious Légion d'Honneur.

In the literary realm, Marie-René Ulysse (1793-1865), a French author and poet, gained acclaim for his works exploring themes of nature and spirituality. His collection of poems, "Les Harmonies de la Nature," published in 1838, was particularly well-received.

The surname Ulysse also found its way into the world of politics. Joseph Ulysse Lafontaine (1807-1864), a Canadian lawyer and politician, played a pivotal role in the establishment of responsible government in Canada and served as the co-premier of the Province of Canada from 1842 to 1843.

Another notable figure was Pauline Ulysse (1817-1888), a French novelist and playwright. Her works often explored the struggles and societal constraints faced by women during her time, making her a pioneering voice in the early feminist movement.

While the surname Ulysse has its origins in France, it has since spread to other regions, including Canada, the United States, and various parts of the Caribbean, particularly Haiti, where it has a significant presence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ulysse

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

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

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