There are
644
Unwins in the USA
Unwin is the
35016th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Unwin

GeorgeReginald

George Reginald Balleine Unwin was a British historian and author known for his books on the history of Jersey, an island in the English Channel.

GeorgeUnwin

George Unwin was a British economist and economic historian known for his research on the industrial revolution and the history of economic thought.

StanleyUnwin

Stanley Unwin was a British publisher and author who founded the publishing company George Allen & Unwin, known for publishing J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy.

RaynorUnwin

Raynor Unwin was a British publisher and author, and the son of Stanley Unwin. He continued his father's publishing legacy and played a significant role in the publication of J.R.R. Tolkien's works.

TedUnwin

Ted Unwin was a British marine biologist and conservationist who dedicated his career to studying marine life, especially invertebrates. He contributed to numerous scientific publications and conservation efforts.

TrevorUnwin

Trevor Unwin is a British paleontologist known for his research on fossils of pterosaurs, a group of flying reptiles that lived during the age of dinosaurs.

KatharineJ.

Katharine J. Dell Unwin is a British biblical scholar and theologian known for her research on the Old Testament and its textual interpretation.

AndrewUnwin

Andrew Unwin is a British music producer and sound engineer who has worked with various artists in the music industry, contributing to the production of numerous albums and singles.

JessicaUnwin

Jessica Unwin is a British actress known for her roles in television shows and films, including 'British Men Behaving Badly' and 'Bridget Jones's Diary.'

HannahUnwin

Hannah Unwin is a British Paralympic wheelchair basketball player who represented Great Britain in international competitions, including the Paralympic Games.

Unwin Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Unwin' is of Old English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name 'Unwine,' meaning 'joyful friend.' It was later used as a surname to denote a person who was known for being friendly or sociable.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Unwin' is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in areas with Anglo-Saxon heritage. It is also present in other English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Unwin' include 'Unwyn' and 'Unwine.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Unwin' has been carried by immigrants from the United Kingdom to various countries, particularly during periods of British colonization and migration. It has also spread through global migration and diaspora.