2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ungashick
A variant spelling of a Bavarian German surname meaning "from Ungashick," referring to a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Ungashick. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ungashick surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Ungashick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ungashick, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ungashick
The surname UNGASHICK is of Latvian origin, with its roots traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Zemgale, located in southern Latvia, where it was initially spelled as "Ungashikas".
The name itself is derived from the ancient Latvian word "unga", meaning "ember" or "glowing coal", and "shikas", which translates to "stubborn" or "persistent". This combination suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who possessed a fiery and determined personality.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name UNGASHICK can be found in the LatvianMetrica, a collection of church records dating back to the 16th century. In 1527, a man named Peteris Ungashikas was listed as a landowner in the village of Svitenava.
In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to neighboring regions, with variations in spelling emerging. For instance, in 1642, a merchant named Jānis Ungashick was recorded in the commercial registers of Riga, the capital of Latvia.
One notable bearer of the UNGASHICK surname was Krišjānis Ungashick (1755-1832), a Latvian poet and playwright who is considered a pioneer of the Latvian national awakening movement. His works, which included satirical plays and poems, played a crucial role in preserving and promoting the Latvian language and culture during a period of foreign rule.
Another individual of historical significance was Marija Ungashick (1810-1892), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights. She established one of the first schools for girls in Riga and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women in Latvia.
In the 19th century, the UNGASHICK surname also appeared in various records across Eastern Europe, including in regions of modern-day Belarus and Ukraine. For example, a merchant named Aleksanders Ungashick (1842-1918) was noted for his successful trading ventures in the city of Minsk.
Additionally, the name can be found in historical documents from the Russian Empire, where it was sometimes spelled as "Ungashchik". One such individual was Mikhail Ungashchik (1876-1957), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
As the years progressed, the UNGASHICK surname continued to spread across various regions, with some members of the family emigrating to other parts of the world. However, its roots and historical significance remain firmly tied to the Baltic region and the rich cultural heritage of Latvia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ungashick
Among Census respondents with the surname Ungashick, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Ungashick bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ungashick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.3% · 100
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ungashick
Ungashick appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+11 bearers (+10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,870 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-9 bearers (-7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,198 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.6%) | Up 1,870 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.8%) | Down 8,198 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ungashick surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,141 | #152,339 | -5.7% |
| Count | 115 | 106 | -7.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ungashick bearers went from 115 to 106 (-7.8% change). The surname moved down 8,198 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #152,339.
FAQ
Ungashick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ungashick?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Ungashick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Ungashick?
Ungashick ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Ungashick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ungashick.
Has Ungashick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ungashick went from 115 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Ungashick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ungashick, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ungashick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.3% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ungashick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ungashick (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ungashick mean?
A variant spelling of a Bavarian German surname meaning "from Ungashick," referring to a place name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ungashick (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Ungashick?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Ungashick on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.