Explore the Family Name Unrau
The meaning of Unrau
German: Low German variant of Unruh. This is one of the German surnames that became established in Russia (including what is now Ukraine) in the 19th century.
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How common is the last name Unrau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Unrau experienced a slight dip over the first decade of the 21st century. The ranking of this surname fell by 1.06% from 77,742 in 2000 to 78,567 in 2010. However, the actual number of people bearing this surname increased by 6.11%, from 229 to 243 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08, indicating that while the name became less popular in relation to other names, the actual number of people with this surname grew.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #78,567 | -1.06% |
| Count | 229 | 243 | 6.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Unrau
The ethnic identity associated with the Unrau surname has seen some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (97.38%) individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had dropped slightly to 95.47%. During the same period, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, which represented 2.06% of people with the Unrau surname in 2010. It's important to note that no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 95.47% | -1.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |