Explore the Family Name Ulman
The meaning of Ulman
1. Americanized form of German Ulmann or of its cognate Ullmann. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from the city of Ulm in Baden-Württemberg, formed with the Yiddish man ‘man’. Compare Ullman. History: This is one of the old Ashkenazic surnames. In Eastern Europe, it was used by rabbinical families well before the mass adoption of surnames by local Jews at the turn of the 19th century.
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How common is the last name Ulman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ulman has witnessed a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ulman ranked 18693 in popularity with a count of 1358 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 19907 and the count decreased slightly to 1349 individuals. This represents a decline in popularity of -6.49% and a decrease in the number of people with this surname by -0.66%. The proportion per 100k also reduced by 8%, moving from 0.5 in 2000 to 0.46 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,693 | #19,907 | -6.49% |
| Count | 1,358 | 1,349 | -0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.46 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ulman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ulman, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white, accounting for 96.83% in 2000 and 96.74% in 2010, showing a minimal change. The second most common ethnicity identified was those of two or more races, which saw a decrease from 0.81% in 2000 to 0.59% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander group increased their association with the Ulman surname, growing from 0.59% in 2000 to 0.74% in 2010. Hispanic representation also showed an increase, moving up from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.41% in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Ulman identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 96.74% | -0.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.41% | 19.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.74% | 25.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0.59% | -27.16% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |