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

Unsicker, 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 Unsicker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Unsicker in America

Unsicker is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Unsicker surname appeared 218 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 Unsicker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Unsicker 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 Unsicker

The surname Unsicker is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "unsicher," which means "insecure" or "uncertain." This suggests that the name may have been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was perceived as unreliable or untrustworthy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Unsicker can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in a legal document from 1287, referring to a certain "Johannes Unsicker" who was involved in a land dispute.

During the 14th century, the name Unsicker began to spread across various regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around the cities of Nuremberg and Augsburg. In the Augsburg City Records of 1392, there is a mention of a "Heinricus Unsicker" who was a merchant and guild member.

In the 15th century, the name Unsicker appeared in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in the Franconian region of Bavaria. The Rothenburg Tax Records of 1487 list a "Hans Unsicker" as a resident and taxpayer.

One notable bearer of the name Unsicker was Johann Unsicker (1572-1635), a German Lutheran theologian and pastor who served in the city of Augsburg during the early years of the Protestant Reformation. His writings and sermons contributed to the spread of Lutheran teachings in the region.

Another individual with the surname Unsicker was Christoph Unsicker (1643-1712), a German artist and engraver from Nuremberg. He is best known for his intricate copper engravings depicting biblical scenes and allegorical subjects.

In the 18th century, the name Unsicker appeared in the records of the town of Eichstätt in Bavaria. The Eichstätt Parish Registers from 1723 mention a "Georg Unsicker" who was a farmer and landowner.

The surname Unsicker also found its way to the Netherlands, likely through German immigrants. In the Dutch town of Arnhem, the baptismal records from 1756 include a "Willem Unsicker" whose parents were originally from the German region of the Palatinate.

While the name Unsicker may have originated as a descriptive nickname, over time it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Despite its relatively rare occurrence, the name Unsicker has left its mark in various historical records across Germany and neighboring regions, reflecting the diverse journeys and contributions of those who bore this intriguing surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Unsicker

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

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

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