Find out how popular the last name Unciano is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Unciano.

Unciano, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Unciano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Unciano in America

Unciano is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Unciano surname appeared 189 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Unciano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Unciano to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Unciano

The surname Unciano originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "untzino," which means "chestnut grove" or "place of chestnuts." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked in a chestnut grove.

In early records, the name appears with various spellings, such as Unziano, Unzino, and Uncino, reflecting the evolution of language and regional variations. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a 13th-century document from the town of Getxo, near Bilbao, where a certain Lope Unciano is mentioned as a landowner.

During the 15th century, the Unciano family gained prominence in the region of Navarre, with several members holding positions of power and influence. Juan Unciano (1420-1492) was a renowned jurist and scholar who served as a royal advisor to King Juan II of Aragon.

In the 16th century, the name appears in records from the Basque Country and neighboring regions, indicating its spread across northern Spain. One notable figure was Pedro Unciano (1508-1578), a Franciscan friar and missionary who traveled to the Americas and was instrumental in establishing missions in what is now Mexico.

As the Unciano family expanded and migrated over the centuries, the name became associated with various locations. For instance, there is a small village called Unciano in the province of Álava, which likely derived its name from the surname.

Other individuals of note bearing the Unciano surname include:

1. Miguel Unciano (1675-1738), a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Juana Unciano (1711-1790), a prominent landowner and philanthropist in the Basque region.
3. José Unciano (1820-1892), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Carlist Wars.
4. Ignacio Unciano (1889-1964), a Basque writer and journalist known for his novels and short stories.
5. Lucía Unciano (1902-1987), a Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights who established several schools in the Basque Country.

While the Unciano surname has its roots in the Basque region, it has since spread to other parts of Spain and beyond, carried by descendants of the original families. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era and the chestnut groves that gave rise to this distinctive name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Unciano

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Unciano.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Unciano was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Unciano has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Unciano was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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