How Common Is the Last Name Unabia?
An estimated 133 people in the United States share the surname Unabia. That's about 1 in 2,577,100 Americans. This data comes from the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau surname frequency tables.
This page covers the Unabia surname's frequency in the U.S. population, its rank among all American surnames, and a breakdown of ancestry and ethnicity data from the Census. You can also check how many people share any first + last name combination involving Unabia.
Estimated Americans with this Surname
133
About 1 in 2,577,100 people in the U.S.
Census Rank
#145,028
Frequency Rate
0.04
per 100,000 people
Census Count
116
2020 Census
Data Source
2020
U.S. Census Bureau
Ancestry and Ethnicity for Unabia
The Unabia surname is most commonly associated with people who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander (79.31%). The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.93%) and Hispanic (5.17%).
Self-reported race and ethnicity from the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau surname tables. Some categories may be suppressed for privacy when sample sizes are small.
Historical Census Data for Unabia
Unabia appears in 2 published Census surname releases on this site (2010, 2020). From 2010 to 2020, the raw count became more common and the per-100,000 rate became more common. Its best published rank was #145,028 in 2020.
Between the 2010 and 2020 census releases, the surname Unabia became more common in the United States. Both the raw count and the population-adjusted frequency moved up.
The line to watch most closely is per 100,000 people. That adjusts for overall population growth, so it shows whether Unabia became a bigger or smaller share of the country, not just whether the raw count went up.
Census Count Over Time
Raw Census count in each published surname release.
102 to 116
Per 100,000 Over Time
Population-adjusted frequency, which is usually the cleaner trend line.
0.03 to 0.04
Release-by-release summary
Each row is a published Census surname table for Unabia. The change column compares each release to the one before it.
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Change vs prior release | Largest recorded group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | Baseline release | Asian/Pacific Islander (75.49%) |
| 2020 Latest | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 |
Count 12.84%
Rate 25.60% | Asian/Pacific Islander (79.31%) |
If the raw count rose but the per-100,000 number fell, the surname still became less common relative to the size of the U.S. population. That is why the frequency rate usually tells the clearer story.
Recorded ancestry change
These percentages show how the Census profile for this surname shifted across the published surveys on this site.
| Ancestry | 2020 | 2010 | Change Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1.72% | N/A | N/A |
| Black | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander | 79.31% | 75.49% | 4.94% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.86% | N/A | N/A |
| Two or More Races | 12.93% | 15.69% | -19.28% |
| Hispanic | 5.17% | N/A | N/A |
These percentages come from self-reported Census data. They describe how the recorded makeup of people using the surname Unabia changed from 2010 through 2020, not the deeper family origin of every bearer of the name.
First Name + Unabia Combinations
How many people share a full name with Unabia as the last name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Unabia Surname: Questions and Answers
How common is the last name Unabia?
Unabia is the #145,028 most common surname in the United States, with an estimated 133 people sharing this last name. It appears at a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 Americans.
Has the surname Unabia become more or less common over time?
In the published Census surname tables on this site, Unabia moved from 102 people in 2010 to 116 in 2020. The more important line is the population-adjusted rate, which changed from 0.03 to 0.04 per 100,000.
Why can the raw count go up while the rate per 100,000 goes down?
Because the total U.S. population can grow faster than the surname itself. A surname can have more people in absolute numbers but still make up a smaller share of the country, which is why the per-100,000 figure often tells the clearer story.
What does the ancestry change table show for Unabia?
It compares the published Census demographic mix for Unabia across releases on this page. That helps you see whether the recorded share of the surname shifted between groups over time, but it still does not tell the full family history of every person with the name.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 mean?
It means that if you picked 100,000 people in the United States at random, about 0.04 of them would have the surname Unabia. This is usually the clearest way to compare surnames because it adjusts for the size of the total population.
What ethnicity is the surname Unabia?
The Unabia surname is most commonly associated with people who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander (79.31%). The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.93%) and Hispanic (5.17%). This data comes from the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau surname tables, which include self-reported race and ethnicity breakdowns.
Does the ancestry table tell the exact family origin of everyone named Unabia?
No. It shows how people with the surname Unabia identified in the Census. That is useful context, but it does not prove the deeper family history, nationality, or origin story of every person with the name.
How many people named [First Name] Unabia are there?
We can estimate any first + last name combination. Popular examples: Michael Unabia, James Unabia, John Unabia. Search any combination on our homepage.
Where does this surname data come from?
Surname frequency data comes from the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau decennial surname tables. These list every surname appearing in the Census along with frequency rates and demographic breakdowns. Full methodology.
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