2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ushry
A surname of ambiguous origin, potentially derived from a locational or occupational description.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Ushry. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ushry 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Ushry in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ushry, the largest self-reported group is Black at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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The earliest known references to the name can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ushry
Among Census respondents with the surname Ushry, the largest self-reported group is Black at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Ushry 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 Ushry surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American90.4% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 4
- Two or more races3.5% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ushry
Ushry appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,617 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 4,617 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 Ushry 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 | #141,140 | #145,757 | -3.3% |
| Count | 118 | 115 | -2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ushry bearers went from 118 to 115 (-2.5% change). The surname moved down 4,617 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #145,757.
FAQ
Ushry surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ushry?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Ushry. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Ushry?
Ushry ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 115 people with the surname Ushry. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Ushry.
Has Ushry become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ushry went from 118 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Ushry?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ushry, the largest self-reported group is Black at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.5%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ushry in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.4% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ushry appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (90.4%), Hispanic (3.5%), Two or More Races (3.5%). 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 Ushry (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 Ushry mean?
A surname of ambiguous origin, potentially derived from a locational or occupational description. 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 Ushry (0.04 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 last name Ushry?
See how many people have the surname Ushry on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.