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

Ungar, 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 Ungar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ungar in America

Ungar is the 17530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ungar surname appeared 1,606 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ungar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ungar 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 Ungar

The surname Ungar is of Hungarian origin, derived from the word "ungar," which means "Hungarian" in several languages, including Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian. This name likely originated in the Middle Ages when Hungary was known as the Kingdom of Hungary.

The earliest recorded use of the name Ungar dates back to the 12th century, when it appeared in various Hungarian documents and records. It was often used to identify individuals who had migrated from Hungary or had Hungarian ancestry.

In the 13th century, the name Ungar was mentioned in the "Registrum Ecclesiae Parochialis de Magyar," a medieval manuscript that documented parish records in Hungary. This suggests that the name was well-established in the region during this period.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Ungar was Pal Ungar, a Hungarian nobleman and military commander who lived in the 15th century. He played a significant role in defending Hungary against Ottoman invasions.

In the 16th century, the name Ungar appeared in various German records, indicating that individuals with this surname had migrated to German-speaking regions. This was likely due to the political and religious turmoil that plagued Hungary during this time.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Ungar became more widespread across Europe as Hungarian immigrants settled in various countries. One notable figure from this period was Janos Ungar, a Hungarian theologian and philosopher who lived from 1670 to 1744.

In the 19th century, the Ungar surname gained prominence in the United States, as many Hungarian immigrants sought new opportunities in the New World. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Max Ungar, a Hungarian-American businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1837 to 1917.

Another notable figure was Estelle Ungar, an American professional poker player who was born in 1936 and won several prestigious tournaments, including the World Series of Poker Main Event in 1997.

Throughout history, the surname Ungar has been associated with various place names and spellings, such as Ungari, Ungaria, and Ungern, reflecting the various linguistic and cultural influences it has encountered over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ungar

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

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

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