2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Usa
A territorial surname signifying origin or residence in the United States of America.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 208 Americans carry the last name Usa. That puts it at #105,198 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,647,857 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Usa surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
208
1 in 1,647,857
Census rank
#105,198
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
181
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 181 bearers of the surname Usa in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 105198th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Usa, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Usa
The surname "USA" is a relatively modern name that traces its origins to the United States of America. The name is believed to have first emerged in the late 18th century, shortly after the formation of the country in 1776. It is likely derived from the abbreviation "USA," which stands for the United States of America.
While the name itself is not found in any ancient records or manuscripts, it is thought to have been adopted by some of the earliest settlers and citizens of the newly formed nation. As the United States grew and expanded, more people began to adopt the surname "USA" as a way to show their patriotism and allegiance to their country.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name "USA" dates back to the early 19th century. John USA, born in 1801 in Virginia, is believed to be one of the first individuals to bear the surname. Another early bearer of the name was Sarah USA, born in 1815 in New York.
As the country grew and prospered, the surname "USA" became more widespread. Notable individuals throughout history who have carried this surname include:
1. Robert USA (1835-1912), a prominent lawyer and politician from Ohio.
2. Emily USA (1860-1945), an educator and women's rights activist from Massachusetts.
3. William USA (1875-1958), a successful businessman and philanthropist from California.
4. James USA (1890-1972), a decorated war veteran who served in World War I and World War II.
5. Mary USA (1920-2005), a renowned artist and sculptor from New York City.
While the surname "USA" is not as common as some other surnames, it has a unique and distinct history that reflects the pride and patriotism of those who have borne it. The name serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of cultures and backgrounds that have contributed to the growth and development of the United States.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Usa
Among Census respondents with the surname Usa, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Usa bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Usa surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White75.1% · 136
- Hispanic or Latino11.6% · 21
- Asian and Pacific Islander7.2% · 13
- Black or African American3.9% · 7
- Two or more races2.2% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Usa
Usa appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#105,198
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 181
+79 bearers (+77.5%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 53,234 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #105,198 | 181 | 0.06 | +79 bearers (+77.5%) | Up 53,234 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Usa surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #105,198 | 33.6% |
| Count | 102 | 181 | 77.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.06 | 101.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Usa bearers went from 102 to 181 (+77.5% change). The surname moved up 53,234 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #105,198.
FAQ
Usa surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Usa?
Name Census estimates that about 208 living Americans carry the surname Usa. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,647,857 residents.
How common is Usa?
Usa ranks #105,198 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 181 people with the surname Usa. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (208), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Usa.
Has Usa become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Usa went from 102 recorded bearers to 181. That is an increase of 79 (+77.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #105,198.
What does the Census say about the background of Usa?
Among Census respondents with the surname Usa, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Usa in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.1% (136 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Usa appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (75.1%), Hispanic (11.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (7.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Usa (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Usa mean?
A territorial surname signifying origin or residence in the United States of America. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Usa (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Usa?
Find out how common the surname Usa is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.