Explore the Family Name Unterseher
The meaning of Unterseher
South German: topographic name for someone who lived downhill from a mountain lake, from Middle High German under ‘under’ + sē ‘lake’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Iver.
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How common is the last name Unterseher in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Unterseher experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,130th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had fallen to 61,297th, marking a decrease of 5.45%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count or number of individuals with this surname saw a marginal increase from 327 in 2000 to 328 in 2010, a growth rate of 0.31%. However, when accounting for every 100,000 people, the proportion dropped by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #61,297 | -5.45% |
| Count | 327 | 328 | 0.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Unterseher
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Unterseher, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows very little diversity. The vast majority of people bearing this name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, in 2000, 99% of those with the Unterseher surname were White, dropping slightly to 97.26% in 2010, indicating a 1.76% decrease. However, there was no recorded change in the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups associated with this surname during the same period. For these ethnicities, the data either remained at zero or was suppressed to ensure privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.26% | -1.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |