Ulich History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The distinguished and ancient German surname Ulich 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 Ulich family

The surname Ulich 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 Ulich 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 Ulich family

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Ulich Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Ulich family

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Ulich migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Ulich Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johann Caspar Ulich, who immigrated to Georgia in 1733

Ulich Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Friedrich August Ulich, a Saxon Lutheran who settled in Missouri in 1839