Show ContentsUhlik History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The distinguished and ancient German surname Uhlik is derived from the old Germanic personal name "Ulrich," which is itself derived from the Old High German "uodal," meaning "homeland," and the Germanic "rik," meaning "king." This personal name has been popular in Germany since the Middle Ages due to the fame of St. Ulrich, the bishop of Augsburg, Bavaria, who twice led the defense of his city against Hungarian attacks in the 10th century.

Early Origins of the Uhlik family

The surname Uhlik was first found in East Germany, where this variation of the name is thought to have emerged. The first known bearer of the surname was Ulich, who lived in Czeschau, Brandenburg in 1381. The Uhlik family established itself in this region during the Middle Ages and quickly grew prominent, figuring prominently in the early history of the region and contributing greatly to the development of mediaeval East German society.

Early History of the Uhlik family

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Uhlik Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Uhlig, Uhlich, Uhlik, Uhlick, Ulig, Ulich, Ulick and many more.

Early Notables of the Uhlik family

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United States Uhlik migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Uhlik Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Anna Uhlik, who immigrated to Baltimore in 1872


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