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

Undlin, 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 Undlin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Undlin in America

Undlin is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Undlin surname appeared 111 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 Undlin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Undlin 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 Undlin

The surname UNDLIN is believed to have its origins in Scandinavia, likely originating from Sweden or Norway during the medieval period. It may have derived from an Old Norse word or place name, possibly related to the word "und" meaning "wave" or "billow."

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name UNDLIN can be found in Swedish parish records dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. These records often contain variations in spelling, such as Undelin, Undlin, or Undlien, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.

One notable individual bearing the surname UNDLIN was Erik Undlin, a Swedish sailor and explorer who accompanied the Danish explorer Vitus Bering on his expedition to the Aleutian Islands in the early 18th century. Undlin's detailed accounts of the voyage and the native populations they encountered provided valuable insights into the region's geography and culture.

Another prominent figure was Anna Undlin, a Swedish writer and feminist activist born in 1839. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and education, publishing several works on these topics during her lifetime.

In the field of science, Carl Undlin (1816-1897) was a renowned Swedish botanist who made significant contributions to the study of Scandinavian flora. His extensive herbarium collections and publications were instrumental in advancing our understanding of plant diversity in the region.

Moving to Norway, the name UNDLIN can be traced back to the 17th century, with records of a farmer named Olav Undlin who lived in the rural village of Undlinvangen, in the central region of the country. This village name may have influenced the surname's evolution, as it suggests a potential connection to a geographical location.

Lastly, in the realm of art, the Norwegian painter Knut Undlin (1868-1942) gained recognition for his landscape paintings depicting the rugged beauty of the Norwegian fjords and mountains. His works are celebrated for their vivid colors and atmospheric quality, capturing the essence of the country's natural scenery.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Undlin

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

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 Undlin 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 Undlin 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 Undlin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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