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

Unland, 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 Unland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Unland in America

Unland is the 58182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Unland surname appeared 349 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 Unland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Unland 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 Unland

The surname Unland originates from the German lands, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "unland," which translates to "foreign land" or "unknown land." This suggests that the name may have been initially applied to someone who hailed from a distant or unfamiliar region.

In the medieval era, the name appeared in various records across German-speaking regions, including the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony. One of the earliest known bearers of the Unland surname was Heinrich Unland, a landowner mentioned in a charter from the city of Goslar in 1286.

As the name spread across different regions, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Unlandt, Unlandts, and Unlande. These variations reflect the dialect differences and scribal practices of the time.

During the 16th century, the Unland name gained prominence in the region of Westphalia, where several notable individuals bore this surname. Johannes Unland (1508-1572) was a renowned theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Germany.

In the 17th century, the Unland family established a foothold in the city of Nuremberg, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One prominent member was Johann Unland (1623-1697), a skilled clockmaker whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility.

As people migrated across Europe, the Unland name also found its way to other parts of the continent. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the Netherlands, where they were known as Unlandt. Pieter Unlandt (1745-1812) was a renowned painter and engraver whose works captured the landscapes and everyday life of the Dutch Golden Age.

In the 19th century, the Unland name made its way to the United States, as German immigrants sought new opportunities in the rapidly developing nation. One notable American bearer of the name was William Unland (1832-1901), a successful businessman and philanthropist who founded the Unland Charitable Foundation in New York City.

Throughout its long history, the surname Unland has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, tradesmen, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who carried this name as they ventured into new lands and territories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Unland

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

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

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