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

Ushman, 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 Ushman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ushman in America

Ushman is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ushman surname appeared 145 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 Ushman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ushman 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 Ushman

The surname Ushman is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, Germany, during the 12th century. It is derived from the Old German word "uschman," which translates to "outermost man" or "outlying man," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived on the outskirts of a town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ushman can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dating back to the year 1184. The entry mentions a certain "Uscmannus de Wittenberge," indicating that the name was present in the town of Wittenberg at that time.

During the Middle Ages, the Ushman surname was relatively uncommon, but it did appear in various records and documents across different regions of Germany. For instance, in 1327, a record from the town of Erfurt mentions a "Johannes Uschmanne," while in 1401, a "Henricus Uschmanne" is listed in the records of the city of Cologne.

One notable bearer of the Ushman surname was Hans Ushman, a wealthy merchant who lived in the city of Nuremberg in the late 15th century. Records show that he was involved in the lucrative trade of spices and textiles, and his success allowed him to become a prominent figure in the local community.

Another historical figure with the Ushman name was Johann Ushman, a scholar and educator who lived in the 16th century. Born in the town of Wittenberg in 1523, he studied at the University of Wittenberg and later became a professor of philosophy and theology. Ushman authored several books on religious and philosophical topics and was known for his intellectual contributions during the Reformation era.

In the 17th century, the Ushman surname gained some recognition in the field of music. Georg Ushman, born in Leipzig in 1612, was a renowned composer and organist who served at various churches in Saxony. His compositions, particularly his sacred choral works, were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed to the development of baroque music in Germany.

Throughout the centuries, the spelling of the Ushman surname has remained relatively consistent, with minor variations such as Uschmann, Uscmann, or Ushmann appearing in some historical records. However, the core pronunciation and meaning of the name have remained intact, reflecting its origins as a descriptor of someone living on the outskirts of a settlement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ushman

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

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

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