Explore the Family Name Ulshafer
The meaning of Ulshafer
Altered form of South German Ulshöfer, a habitational name for someone from a place called Ilshofen (old form Ulleshoven), near Schwäbisch Hall.
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How common is the last name Ulshafer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ulshafer has slightly decreased in the United States from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 51,809 in 2000 to 54,055 in 2010, indicating a decline by 4.34%. However, the count of people carrying the Ulshafer surname has marginally increased from 377 to 382 within the same period, marking a rise of 1.33%. This indicates a subtle shift in the surname's usage and distribution across the country. Notably, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #54,055 | -4.34% |
| Count | 377 | 382 | 1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ulshafer
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Ulshafer surname identify as White, making up 96.55% in 2000 and 96.34% in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 0.22%. There was a slight increase in those identifying as two or more races, from 0% in 2000 to 1.31% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased by 15.59%, from 1.86% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010. The census recorded no individuals with the Ulshafer surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 96.34% | -0.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 1.57% | -15.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |