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

Ungos, 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 Ungos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ungos in America

Ungos is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ungos surname appeared 155 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 Ungos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ungos 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 Ungos

The surname UNGOS has its origins in the Netherlands, emerging during the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch word "ongos," which means "ungodly" or "wicked." This name was likely given to individuals who were perceived as being rebellious or unruly in their behavior or beliefs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the UNGOS surname can be found in the Dutch city of Leiden in the year 1568. A man named Pieter UNGOS is mentioned in a municipal record from that time, indicating the presence of the name during the height of the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule.

In the 17th century, the UNGOS surname appeared in several historical documents in the Netherlands, particularly in the provinces of Holland and Friesland. Notably, a Jan UNGOS was mentioned in a church record from the city of Haarlem in 1623, suggesting the name's continued use among Dutch families.

During the 18th century, the UNGOS surname spread beyond the Netherlands as Dutch settlers and immigrants carried the name to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One notable bearer of the UNGOS name was Willem UNGOS (1712-1789), a Dutch merchant who established a successful trading company in Amsterdam.

In the 19th century, the UNGOS surname made its way to the United States, with several individuals bearing the name appearing in census records and other official documents. One such person was Jacob UNGOS (1827-1901), a Dutch immigrant who settled in New York City and worked as a carpenter.

Another notable figure with the UNGOS surname was Anna UNGOS (1845-1923), a Dutch-born artist who gained recognition for her landscape paintings and portraits. She lived and worked in the Netherlands before immigrating to the United States in the late 19th century.

As the UNGOS surname continued to spread across various regions, it underwent slight variations in spelling, with some variations including UNGOES, UNGUS, and UNGHUS. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained tied to its Dutch roots and the concept of wickedness or rebellion.

Throughout its history, the UNGOS surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the surname's journey across time and geography. While not a particularly common name, it remains a unique and intriguing surname with a rich cultural heritage rooted in the Netherlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ungos

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

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

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