Explore the Family Name Ulan
The meaning of Ulan
Polish: 1. from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Julianus (see Julian). 2. possibly also a nickname froma derivative of Old Polish ulać ‘to mold or cast’.
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How common is the last name Ulan in the United States?
The surname "Ulan" has seen modest growth in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name was ranked 78,549th, and by 2010, it had climbed slightly to 77,788th. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during that time period, with a count of 226 in 2000, growing by 8.85% to 246 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the surname "Ulan" per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #77,788 | 0.97% |
| Count | 226 | 246 | 8.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ulan
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts among those carrying the surname "Ulan." The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew from 9.29% in 2000 to 12.20% in 2010, an increase of 31.32%. Similarly, the Hispanic population with this surname saw significant growth, increasing by 84.15% from 2.65% in 2000 to 4.88% in 2010. However, the proportion identifying as White decreased by 4.81%, dropping from 85.84% in 2000 to 81.71% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.84% | 81.71% | -4.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.29% | 12.2% | 31.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 4.88% | 84.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |