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

Unglaub, 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 Unglaub surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Unglaub in America

Unglaub is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Unglaub surname appeared 166 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 Unglaub.

We can also compare 2010 data for Unglaub 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 Unglaub

The surname UNGLAUB is of German origin, originating in the medieval period. It is derived from the Old German words "un", meaning "not", and "glaube", meaning "belief" or "faith". The name likely referred to someone who was considered an unbeliever or a non-religious person.

The earliest recorded instances of the UNGLAUB surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of what is now modern-day Germany. The name is believed to have originated in the areas around the cities of Cologne and Frankfurt, where it was first documented in historical records.

In the 14th century, the UNGLAUB name appeared in several legal documents and municipal records in the town of Nuremberg, suggesting that members of the family had settled in this prominent German city. The name was also found in the records of the University of Heidelberg, indicating that some individuals bearing the UNGLAUB surname were scholars or academics.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the UNGLAUB surname was Hans UNGLAUB, a merchant who lived in the city of Augsburg in the late 15th century. Historical accounts mention him as a successful trader in textiles and spices, whose business dealings extended across various parts of Europe.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the UNGLAUB name was Johann UNGLAUB, a Protestant theologian and reformer born in Strasbourg in 1515. He played a significant role in the spread of Lutheran teachings in the region and authored several influential works on theology and doctrine.

During the 17th century, the UNGLAUB surname gained prominence in the arts and literature. Friedrich UNGLAUB (1625-1690) was a renowned painter and engraver from Nuremberg, known for his intricate portraits and religious scenes. His works can be found in several museums and galleries across Europe.

Another notable individual with the UNGLAUB surname was Karl UNGLAUB (1743-1811), a German composer and musician who was active in the courts of various German princes and dukes. His compositions, which included operas, symphonies, and chamber works, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, the UNGLAUB name appeared in various academic and scientific circles. August UNGLAUB (1802-1879) was a respected philologist and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Germanic languages and literature. He served as a professor at the University of Göttingen and published numerous scholarly works.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Unglaub

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

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

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