Explore the Family Name Unfried
The meaning of Unfried
German: nickname for a quarrelsome or troublesome person, from Middle High German unvride ‘quarrel, restlessness’. Some characteristic forenames: German Ignaz, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Unfried in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Unfried has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Unfried was ranked 60,557th in popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to the 63,218th spot, showing a change of -4.39%. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals bearing this surname has marginally increased from 311 in 2000 to 316 in 2010, indicating a minimal growth of 1.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #63,218 | -4.39% |
| Count | 311 | 316 | 1.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Unfried
The ethnicity breakdown of the Unfried surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals a predominantly White ethnic identity. As of 2010, 93.99% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which is a small decline from 95.82% in 2000. While there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native among the Unfried population during these years, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase of 57.14%, rising from 1.61% in 2000 to 2.53% in 2010. The percentage of people with two or more races slightly decreased from 1.93% to 1.90% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 93.99% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.53% | 57.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 1.9% | -1.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |