2000
#20,087
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,235
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.46
Rare Last name
Uselton
A locational surname referring to someone from Uselton near Macclesfield, England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,299 Americans carry the last name Uselton. That puts it at #23,166 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.38 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 263,860 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Uselton 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
1.3K
1 in 263,860
Census rank
#23,166
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,133 bearers of the surname Uselton in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.38 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 23166th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Uselton, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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In the 13th century, the name appeared in several historical documents, often spelled as "Usselton" or "Usseltun."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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Uselton
Among Census respondents with the surname Uselton, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Uselton 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 Uselton surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 1,057
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 31
- Two or more races2.0% · 23
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 13
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 5
- Black or African American0.4% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Uselton
Uselton appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#20,408
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,302
+67 bearers (+5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.44
Rank movement Down 321 places
2020
#23,166
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,133
-169 bearers (-13.0%)
Per 100,000 0.38
Rank movement Down 2,758 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #20,087 | 1,235 | 0.46 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #20,408 | 1,302 | 0.44 | +67 bearers (+5.4%) | Down 321 places |
| 2020 | #23,166 | 1,133 | 0.38 | -169 bearers (-13.0%) | Down 2,758 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 Uselton 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 | #20,408 | #23,166 | -13.5% |
| Count | 1,302 | 1,133 | -13.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.44 | 0.38 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Uselton bearers went from 1,302 to 1,133 (-13.0% change). The surname moved down 2,758 positions in the national ranking, going from #20,408 to #23,166.
FAQ
Uselton surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Uselton?
Name Census estimates that about 1,299 living Americans carry the surname Uselton. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 263,860 residents.
How common is Uselton?
Uselton ranks #23,166 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.38 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 1,133 people with the surname Uselton. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,299), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.38 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.38 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 Uselton.
Has Uselton become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Uselton went from 1,302 recorded bearers to 1,133. That is a decrease of 169 (-13.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #20,408 to #23,166.
What does the Census say about the background of Uselton?
Among Census respondents with the surname Uselton, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Uselton in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (1,057 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Uselton appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Hispanic (2.7%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Uselton (2000, 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 Uselton mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from Uselton near Macclesfield, England. 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 Uselton (0.38 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 have the surname Uselton?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.