Uhlman History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsSimilar to many Austrian family names, the distinguished surname Uhlman is a proud sign of a rich and ancient ancestry. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Austria were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. The surname Uhlman is derived from the Germanic given name Ullrich, which is composed of the elements odal meaning prosperity or fortune, and ric, meaning power. Early Origins of the Uhlman familyThe surname Uhlman was first found in Austria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Chronicles first mention one Ulmann of Glatz in 1372. Early History of the Uhlman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Uhlman research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1372 and 1880 are included under the topic Early Uhlman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Uhlman Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Uhlman include Ullmann, Ullman, Ulman, Ulmann, Uhlmann, Uhlman and others. Early Notables of the Uhlman familyAnother 35 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Uhlman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
After the First World War, Austria became a republic. The Treaty of Versailles broke up the empire in 1919 and many of the Sudeten Germans were incorporated into the new nation of Czechoslovakia. In the 20th century, many Austrians migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Uhlman were Uhlman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Uhlman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Uhlman Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
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