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

Uschold, 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 Uschold surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uschold in America

Uschold is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uschold surname appeared 164 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 Uschold.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uschold 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 Uschold

The surname Uschold has its origins in Germany, first appearing in historical records during the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "uschold," which translates to "protector" or "guardian." This name was likely given to someone who held a position of authority or served as a watchman or gatekeeper.

The earliest known record of the Uschold name can be found in the Bavarian town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a nobleman named Konrad Uschold was mentioned in a local chronicle from 1387. This document details his role in defending the town during a siege, further solidifying the connection between the name and its meaning of "protector."

Another notable early reference to the Uschold name comes from the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the region of Brandenburg. In a charter dated 1421, a landowner named Heinrich Uschold is listed as a signatory, indicating the family's presence in the area during the 15th century.

As the surname spread across Germany, variations in spelling began to emerge, such as Uscholdt, Uscholz, and Uscholt. These alternative forms likely arose due to regional dialects and the phonetic interpretation of the name by scribes and record-keepers.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Uschold surname was Hans Uschold, a merchant born in Nuremberg in 1492. He established trade routes throughout Europe and gained recognition for his successful business ventures. His son, Johann Uschold (1528-1602), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent figure in the city's textile industry.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Uschold family settled in the region of Saxony, where they made significant contributions to the local community. Matthias Uschold (1624-1701) served as the mayor of the town of Freiberg, while his grandson, Friedrich Uschold (1675-1742), was a respected theologian and author of several religious texts.

Another notable figure bearing the Uschold name was Wilhelm Uschold (1822-1899), a German composer and music educator. He is best known for his contributions to choral music and his work in promoting the development of music education in schools.

Throughout its history, the Uschold surname has maintained a strong association with its Germanic roots, reflecting the values of protection, guardianship, and service that were embodied by its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uschold

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

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 Uschold 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 Uschold 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 Uschold was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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