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

Unertl, 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 Unertl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Unertl in America

Unertl is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Unertl surname appeared 125 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 Unertl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Unertl 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 Unertl

The surname UNERTL is of German origin, first appearing in records from the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, derived from the Old German word "unart," meaning "ill-mannered" or "misbehaving." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a perceived poor or unruly character.

One of the earliest known references to the UNERTL name can be found in a parish register from the town of Augsburg, dated 1583, where a certain Hans Unertl is listed as a resident. In the following century, the name appears in various municipal records and tax rolls from across southern Germany, indicating its gradual spread and establishment as a permanent surname.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure bearing the UNERTL name was Johann Unertl, a master woodcarver who lived in the city of Nuremberg from 1658 to 1725. His intricately carved works, including altarpieces and religious sculptures, can still be found in several churches and museums throughout Bavaria.

Another individual of historical significance was Katharina Unertl, born in 1732 in the village of Oberammergau. She was one of the key performers in the famous Oberammergau Passion Play, a traditional theatrical production depicting the life and death of Jesus Christ, which has been staged every decade in the village since the 17th century.

During the 19th century, the UNERTL name was also found in parts of Austria, likely due to migration from neighboring regions of Germany. One notable Austrian bearer of the name was Josef Unertl, born in 1801 in the town of Hallein. He was a renowned architect and builder, responsible for the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the Salzburg area.

Another prominent figure was Maximilian Unertl, a German-born artist who lived from 1872 to 1949. He was best known for his landscape paintings, capturing the natural beauty of the Bavarian Alps and countryside. His works were widely exhibited and can be found in numerous art galleries and private collections throughout Germany and beyond.

While the UNERTL surname may not be among the most widespread or well-known names globally, its rich history and connections to various cultural and artistic figures in southern Germany and Austria make it a notable and intriguing part of the region's genealogical heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Unertl

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

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

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