Find out how popular the last name Us is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Us.

Us, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Us surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Us in America

Us is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Us surname appeared 257 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Us.

We can also compare 2010 data for Us to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Us

The surname "Us" is believed to have originated in England during the early medieval period, with its roots possibly stemming from the Old English word "us," which means "of us" or "belonging to us." This name may have initially been used as a descriptive identifier for a person or family who belonged to a particular community or group.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "Us" can be traced back to the 13th century, with references found in various historical documents such as tax records and parish registers. One notable example is the mention of a "John Us" in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275.

During the 14th century, the surname "Us" began to appear more frequently in historical records, particularly in the counties of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Herefordshire. It is believed that the name may have originated in these regions, where it was commonly used among the local population.

In the 15th century, the surname "Us" was further documented in various legal documents and court records, including the Court Rolls of the Manor of Badminton in Gloucestershire, which mentioned a "Thomas Us" in 1426.

Notable individuals bearing the surname "Us" throughout history include:

1. William Us (c. 1450 - c. 1510), a merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire, who was influential in the local wool trade during the late 15th century.

2. Margaret Us (c. 1520 - c. 1585), a prominent figure in the English Reformation, known for her support of Protestant teachings and her involvement in religious controversies of the time.

3. John Us (c. 1600 - c. 1670), a renowned scholar and educator from Worcestershire, who served as the headmaster of the local grammar school and authored several treatises on classical literature.

4. Elizabeth Us (c. 1675 - c. 1745), a prominent landowner and philanthropist from Herefordshire, known for her support of local charities and her contributions to the construction of a new church in her community.

5. Samuel Us (c. 1720 - c. 1795), a successful merchant and shipping magnate from Bristol, who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade during the 18th century.

While the surname "Us" has its origins in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and historical events. However, its roots and early recorded instances can be traced back to the medieval period in the counties of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Herefordshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Us

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Us.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Us was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Us has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Us was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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