Explore the Family Name Ulsh
The meaning of Ulsh
Americanized form of German Ultsch or of its rare variant Ulsch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ulsh in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ulsh has seen a slight increase in the United States. In 2000, the name was ranked at 31,301, and by 2010 it had moved up to 31,251, demonstrating a growth rate of approximately 0.16%. The number of individuals with this surname grew by 6% during the same period, increasing from 700 in 2000 to 742 in 2010. However, despite this increase in raw numbers, the proportion of Ulsh per 100,000 people decreased slightly by -3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,301 | #31,251 | 0.16% |
| Count | 700 | 742 | 6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ulsh
The ethnic identity associated with the Ulsh surname is predominantly white, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.14% of those with the Ulsh last name identified as white, a figure that slightly dipped to 95.01% in 2010. There were also minor changes in other ethnicities over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell by around 34.27%, while there were increases among those claiming two or more races (rising by 70.42%) and those identifying as Hispanic (increasing by 65.79%). Instances of the Ulsh surname within the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities were either nonexistent or suppressed for privacy reasons during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 95.01% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.89% | 65.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 1.21% | 70.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.43% | 0.94% | -34.27% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |