| ![Show Contents]() Ulmann History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of UlmannWhat does the name Ulmann mean? Similar to many Austrian family names, the distinguished surname Ulmann 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 Ulmann 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 Ulmann familyThe surname Ulmann 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 Ulmann familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ulmann research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1372 and 1880 are included under the topic Early Ulmann History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ulmann Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Ulmann include Ullmann, Ullman, Ulman, Ulmann, Uhlmann, Uhlman and others. Early Notables of the Ulmann family- Ulmann of Glatz (around 1372), who was the first recorded member of this family and the possible progenitor of the more prominent branches of the family
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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 Ulmann were
Ulmann Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Charlotte Ulmann, aged 48, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 1
- Gustave Ulmann, aged 4, who arrived in New York, NY in 1847 1
- Julien Ulmann, aged 48, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 1
- Nathalie Ulmann, aged 14, who arrived in New York, NY in 1847 1
- Charlotte Ulmann reached New York in 1847 when she was 48
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Ulmann (post 1700) | + |
- Leo P. Ulmann, American Democratic Party politician, Builder; Member of New York State Assembly from New York County 24th District, 1901-03 2
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 8) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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