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

Unice, 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 Unice surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Unice in America

Unice is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Unice surname appeared 118 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 Unice.

We can also compare 2010 data for Unice 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 Unice

The surname UNICE has its origins in the region of Piedmont, located in northwestern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "unicus," meaning "unique" or "one of a kind." The earliest known records of this surname date back to the 13th century in the town of Asti, Piedmont.

During the Middle Ages, the UNICE family played a significant role in the local community, with several members holding positions of authority and influence. In 1327, a document from the Asti municipal archives mentions a nobleman named Guglielmo UNICE, who served as a magistrate in the city.

The surname UNICE also appeared in historical records from neighboring regions, such as Liguria and Lombardy. In the 15th century, a merchant named Bartolomeo UNICE from Genoa was involved in extensive trade with the Mediterranean ports, establishing business connections across Europe.

One of the most notable individuals with the surname UNICE was Giovanni Battista UNICE (1559-1638), a renowned Renaissance painter from Milan. His works adorned several churches and noble residences throughout northern Italy, and his style was heavily influenced by the Mannerist and Baroque movements.

In the 18th century, the UNICE family gained prominence in the field of medicine. Antonio Maria UNICE (1718-1792), a physician from Turin, was renowned for his contributions to the study of infectious diseases and public health. His treatise on the prevention of epidemics was widely circulated across Europe.

Another distinguished figure was Claudia UNICE (1783-1867), a writer and poet from Alessandria. Her collection of poetry, titled "Canti di una Donna del Piemonte" (Songs of a Woman from Piedmont), gained critical acclaim for its vivid depictions of rural life and the struggles of the working class.

Throughout the centuries, the UNICE surname has been associated with various professions, from academics and artists to entrepreneurs and public servants. While the name has evolved in its spelling and pronunciation across different regions, its roots in the Latin word "unicus" continue to reflect the unique and distinguished heritage of those who bear this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Unice

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

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

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