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

Untied, 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 Untied surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Untied in America

Untied is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Untied surname appeared 150 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 Untied.

We can also compare 2010 data for Untied 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 Untied

The surname "Untied" is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the northern regions of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire, where it was initially spelled as "Untyde" or "Untiede".

This surname is derived from the Old English words "un" and "tyde," which together translate to "untimely" or "unfavorable." It is speculated that the name was initially given as a nickname to individuals who were considered unlucky or prone to misfortune.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire, where a certain John Untyde was mentioned in 1598. Another early reference dates back to 1611, when a William Untiede was listed in the tax records of the village of Haughton, Cheshire.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various spellings, including "Untied," "Untiedd," and "Untyed." One notable bearer of this surname was Robert Untyed (1642-1718), a prominent merchant and landowner from York, whose estate was documented in the Yorkshire Wills and Administrations records.

During the 18th century, the name spread to other parts of England, with several bearers recorded in London and the surrounding areas. One such example is Thomas Untied (1723-1785), a respected clockmaker who established a prestigious workshop in the city.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Untied (1767-1842), a philanthropist from Gloucestershire, who was renowned for her charitable contributions to local orphanages and schools.

In the 19th century, the surname "Untied" gained more prominence, with several individuals making their mark in various fields. One such person was George Untied (1821-1892), a renowned architect from Manchester, who designed several notable buildings in the city, including the Manchester Town Hall extension.

Another noteworthy bearer of this name was Sarah Untied (1849-1923), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded one of the first girls' schools in Liverpool.

As the Untied family spread across England and beyond, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, with some branches adopting the more modern form of "Untied." Despite these changes, the surname has maintained its distinct English heritage and continues to be associated with its historical roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Untied

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

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

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