About Ulam
The surname Ulam is of Polish and Jewish origin. It is derived from the Polish word "ulam" which means "to break" or "to shatter." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their strength or ability to break or shatter things. It may also have been a surname given to someone who worked as a blacksmith or in a similar profession involving the breaking or shaping of materials.
The surname Ulam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ulam based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Ulam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ulam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.