Explore the Family Name Unis
The meaning of Unis
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Unis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Unis has seen a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Unis ranked 56,687th in terms of surname prevalence in the United States, and by 2010, it had slipped to 61,123rd, marking a 7.83% drop. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname declined from 337 to 329 over the same period, indicating a 2.37% decrease. The proportion of Unis per 100,000 also dipped by 8.33%, moving from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #61,123 | -7.83% |
| Count | 337 | 329 | -2.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Unis
The ethnic identity distribution of the surname Unis has experienced some shifts as well, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority identified as White (87.24%), with smaller percentages identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.78%), of two or more races (4.75%), and Black (3.56%). By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White increased slightly to 90.27%. Interestingly, there were new traces of Hispanic (2.13%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.52%) identities that were not present in 2000. However, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased to 1.52%, those of two or more races dropped sharply to 2.13%, and those identifying as Black fell to 2.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.24% | 90.27% | 3.47% |
| Black | 3.56% | 2.43% | -31.74% |
| Two or More Races | 4.75% | 2.13% | -55.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.78% | 1.52% | -14.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |