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

Unser, 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 Unser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Unser in America

Unser is the 31790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Unser surname appeared 726 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 Unser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Unser 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 Unser

The surname Unser originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the German word "unser," which means "our" or "ours." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify a group or community of people.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Unser can be found in the town of Görlitz, in eastern Germany, where a family with this surname is mentioned in historical documents from the 14th century. The name was also prevalent in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony during the Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Unser was Hans Unser, a German painter and engraver who lived in Nuremberg from around 1500 to 1570. Some of his works are displayed in museums across Europe, including the Louvre in Paris.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Johann Conrad Unser, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1675 to 1742. He taught at the University of Marburg and published several works on theology and philosophy.

During the 18th century, the Unser family was well-established in the town of Esslingen, near Stuttgart, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable member of this family was Johann Friedrich Unser, a clockmaker who lived from 1725 to 1798.

In the 19th century, Carl Unser, a German businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1810 to 1885, made significant contributions to the development of his hometown, Pforzheim. He founded several charitable organizations and educational institutions in the city.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Unser was Friedrich Wilhelm Unser, a German military officer who served in the Prussian army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1789 and died in 1866, having participated in several major battles of the era.

Overall, the surname Unser has a rich history in Germany, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. Its earliest recorded instances can be traced to regions such as Görlitz, Bavaria, and Saxony, and it has been associated with various professions, including painting, theology, clockmaking, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Unser

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

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

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