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

Unti, 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 Unti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Unti in America

Unti is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Unti surname appeared 147 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 Unti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Unti 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 Unti

The surname UNTI is believed to have originated in Northern Italy, specifically in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto, during the medieval period. It is thought to derive from an old Italian word "untu," which means "anointed" or "blessed." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to refer to a person who held a religious or spiritual role within their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the UNTI surname can be found in the 13th-century Venetian chronicles, where a certain "Gio Unti" is mentioned as a prominent merchant and trader. This indicates that the name had already established itself among the urban elite of the region by that time.

In the 14th century, the UNTI name appears in various ecclesiastical records, with several individuals bearing this surname serving as priests or monks in various monasteries and churches across Northern Italy. This further reinforces the potential religious connotations associated with the name's origins.

During the Renaissance period, the UNTI family produced several notable figures, including the renowned painter and architect Andrea Unti (1495-1570), who was born in Casalmaggiore, Lombardy. His works adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout Italy, and he was highly regarded for his skill in blending classical and Renaissance styles.

Another prominent individual with the UNTI surname was the 16th-century philosopher and humanist Benedetto Unti (1520-1590), who was born in Pavia. He was a respected scholar and authored several treatises on ethics, logic, and metaphysics, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 17th century, the UNTI name gained further prominence with the birth of Gian Battista Unti (1635-1718), a celebrated composer and violinist from Venice. His works were performed throughout Europe and helped establish Venice as a center of musical excellence during the Baroque era.

As the UNTI family spread across various regions of Italy, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Unti," "Untini," and "Untone." However, the core meaning and origins remained intact, reflecting the surname's deep-rooted ties to the Italian peninsula.

While the UNTI surname is not among the most common in modern times, it continues to carry a rich historical legacy, having been borne by numerous notable figures throughout the centuries, from artists and philosophers to musicians and merchants, all of whom contributed to the cultural tapestry of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Unti

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

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

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