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

Unzicker, 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 Unzicker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Unzicker in America

Unzicker is the 46404th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Unzicker surname appeared 459 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 Unzicker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Unzicker 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 Unzicker

The surname UNZICKER is of German origin, emerging in the late medieval period around the 14th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "unzech," which referred to a type of tax or levy imposed on certain goods or services. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for a tax collector or someone involved in the administration of such taxes.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various German regional records and documents from the 14th and 15th centuries. In some cases, the name was spelled differently, such as "Unzecker" or "Unzeker," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

One notable early bearer of the name was Hans Unzicker, a merchant and landowner from the town of Ulm in southern Germany, who lived in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in trade and held significant land holdings in the region.

Another historical figure with the surname UNZICKER was Johann Unzicker, a Protestant theologian and scholar who lived in the 16th century. He was born in Augsburg in 1501 and became a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation, publishing several works on theology and religious matters.

In the 17th century, the UNZICKER name can be found in various German municipalities and towns, such as Freiburg, Nuremberg, and Heidelberg. Some bearers of the name during this period were involved in various trades and professions, including craftsmen, merchants, and civil servants.

One interesting historical reference to the UNZICKER name comes from the town of Lindau in Bavaria, where a family by the name of Unzicker owned and operated a brewery in the late 18th century. This brewery, known as the Unzicker Brauhaus, was a notable establishment in the town and was mentioned in several local records and documents from that time.

Another notable bearer of the UNZICKER surname was Karl Unzicker, a German author and poet who lived in the 19th century. Born in 1832 in Worms, he wrote several works of poetry and literature, contributing to the cultural and literary scene of his time.

While the UNZICKER name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its origins and historical significance can be traced back to the medieval German lands and the occupational and administrative roles associated with tax collection and administration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Unzicker

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

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

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