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

Uselton, 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 Uselton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uselton in America

Uselton is the 20408th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uselton surname appeared 1,302 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 Uselton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uselton 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 Uselton

The surname Uselton has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "usse" meaning "our" and "tun" meaning "town" or "settlement." This suggests that the name may have referred to an individual who hailed from a particular town or village.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Uselton can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was spelled "Useltun." This entry indicates that the name was present in various regions of England during the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in several historical documents, often spelled as "Usselton" or "Usseltun." These variations highlight the fluidity of spelling conventions during that era.

One notable bearer of the Uselton surname was Sir Robert Uselton, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War in 1346. His bravery and loyalty earned him land and titles.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Uselton (1562-1638), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Oxfordshire. She donated a significant portion of her estate to establish a school for underprivileged children in her village.

In the 17th century, the name Uselton was associated with several places in England, such as Uselton Manor in Wiltshire and Uselton Village in Gloucestershire. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and particular settlements or locations.

During the 18th century, John Uselton (1712-1789) became a respected scholar and author, publishing numerous works on philosophy and theology. His writings were widely read and influential among intellectual circles of the time.

Another notable figure was Mary Uselton (1798-1872), a pioneer in the field of nursing. She dedicated her life to caring for the sick and injured, and her contributions paved the way for advancements in medical practices.

As the centuries progressed, the Uselton surname spread across various regions of England and beyond, with some bearers immigrating to other parts of the world, carrying the name with them.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uselton

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

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

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