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

Ushry, 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 Ushry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ushry in America

Ushry is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ushry surname appeared 118 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 Ushry.

The history of the last name Ushry

The surname "USHRY" is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is believed to have evolved from the Old English word "uschere," which referred to an usher or an official who escorted people to their seats in a court or a place of authority.

The earliest known references to the name can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. For instance, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 mention a Richard le Ussher, while the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 record a John Ussher residing in Gloucestershire.

Over time, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Usher, Ussher, and the more rare form, Ushry. This diversification in spelling was quite common during the medieval period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

One notable historical figure bearing the name was James Ushry (1581-1656), an English churchman and scholar who served as the Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. His works, including "A Body of Divinity" and "A Brief Instruction in the Worship of God," were widely influential in the theological circles of his time.

Another prominent individual was John Ushry (1720-1795), a British naval officer who rose to the rank of Admiral and played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. His distinguished service earned him recognition and honors from the Crown.

The Ushry family also had a presence in the literary world, with Elizabeth Ushry (1825-1891), an English novelist and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of social injustice and women's rights.

In the realm of politics, Robert Ushry (1857-1923) made his mark as a prominent member of the British Parliament, representing the Conservative Party and advocating for various economic and social reforms during his tenure.

The Ushry name also found its way into the annals of history through Sir William Ushry (1892-1967), a distinguished British military officer who served with valor during both World Wars and was awarded the prestigious Distinguished Service Order for his bravery and leadership.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ushry

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

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 Ushry 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.

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

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