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

Ushery, 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 Ushery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ushery in America

Ushery is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ushery surname appeared 144 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 Ushery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ushery 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 Ushery

The surname "USHERY" finds its origins in England, tracing back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "usser," which referred to an usher or a doorkeeper. This occupation was common in medieval times, with ushers employed in noble households, churches, and courts to manage entry and maintain order.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a Robert le Ussher is mentioned. The prefix "le" denotes the occupational nature of the surname, indicating that Robert was likely an usher by profession.

In the 14th century, the surname is found in various spellings, such as "Uscher," "Ussher," and "Usshere," reflecting the inconsistencies in written English during that era. The Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379 list a Johannes Ussher, while the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1391 mention a Willelmus Uscher.

The surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest prominent figures was James Ussher (1581-1656), an Anglo-Irish Protestant bishop and scholar who served as the Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. He is best known for his calculation of the date of creation, which he proposed was October 23, 4004 BC.

Another distinguished bearer of the name was Henry Ussher (1550-1613), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Archdeacon of Dublin and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dublin (now Trinity College).

In the realm of literature, the name is associated with James Usher (1720-1772), an Irish playwright and author who wrote several successful comedies, including "The Travellers" and "The Life and Age of Man."

The surname also has ties to the legal profession, with Sir John Ussher (1598-1679), an English lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Baron of the Exchequer in Ireland during the mid-17th century.

Lastly, in more recent times, the name was borne by Clarence Ussher (1870-1952), a British geologist and petrologist who made significant contributions to the field of petrology and the study of igneous rocks.

While the surname "USHERY" may have evolved from its occupational roots, it has left an indelible mark on various fields, from religion and academia to literature and law, showcasing the rich tapestry of history woven into this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ushery

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

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

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