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

Unrein, 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 Unrein surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Unrein in America

Unrein is the 24431st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Unrein surname appeared 1,025 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 Unrein.

We can also compare 2010 data for Unrein 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 Unrein

The surname "UNREIN" originated in Germany during the late medieval period, likely in the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "unrein," which translates to "impure" or "unclean." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive surname, referring to someone who was considered impure or unclean for reasons that are now unknown.

The earliest known record of the surname "UNREIN" can be found in the German city of Cologne in the year 1387, where a person named Henrich Unrein is mentioned in a local census. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various legal documents and records throughout Germany, particularly in the regions of Saxony and Bavaria. For instance, a man named Hans Unrein is recorded as a landowner in the town of Freiberg, Saxony, in 1462.

One notable individual with the surname "UNREIN" was Johann Unrein, a German theologian and scholar who lived from 1572 to 1634. He was a professor of theology at the University of Jena and authored several works on religious philosophy and biblical exegesis.

Another person of historical significance was Katharina Unrein, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1681 to 1756. She is known for her intricate etchings and engravings, many of which depicted religious scenes and landscapes.

In the 18th century, the name "UNREIN" can be found in various records from the German states of Hesse and Württemberg. One example is Friedrich Unrein, a merchant and businessman from Frankfurt who lived from 1743 to 1812.

The surname "UNREIN" also spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and France, likely due to migration and trade. In the 19th century, a Dutch artist named Pieter Unrein (1827-1904) gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits.

Throughout its history, the surname "UNREIN" has undergone slight variations in spelling, including "Unryn," "Unrain," and "Unrayn," but the core pronunciation and meaning have remained largely unchanged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Unrein

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

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

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