Ulick History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Ulick

What does the name Ulick mean?

The distinguished and ancient German surname Ulick 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 Ulick family

The surname Ulick 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 Ulick 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 Ulick family

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Ulick Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Ulick family

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Ulick migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Ulick Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Thomas Ulick, aged 30, who sailed from Hamburg to Québec on the ship "Liebig" in 1868
Marianne Ulick, aged 30, who arrived in Quebec from Hamburg to Québec on the ship "Liebig" in 1868
Mr. Vincent Ulick, aged 6, German settler who landed in Quebec, Canada aboard the ship "Leibig" in 1868
Miss Marianne Ulick,, German settler who landed in Quebec, Canada aboard the ship "Leibig" in 1868

Contemporary Notables of the name Ulick (post 1700) +

Henry Ulick Browne (1831-1913), 5th Marquess of Sligo, Irish peer
Jeremy Ulick Browne (1939-2014), 11th Marquess of Sligo, Irish peer
John Ulick Knatchbull CBE (1924-2005), 7th Baron Brabourne, British peer, television producer and Academy-award nominated film producer
Ulick Canning de Burgh (1827-1867), Lord Dunkellin, Anglo-Irish soldier and politician, was Military Secretary to the Viceroy of India and MP for Galway Borough (1857-65) and County Galway (1865-67)
Ulick John de Burgh (1802-1874), British Whig politician, 1st Marquess of Clanricarde
Ulick O'Connor (1928-2019), Irish writer, historian and critic