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

Usie, 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 Usie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Usie in America

Usie is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Usie surname appeared 202 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 Usie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Usie 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 Usie

The surname USIE originates from the Scottish Highlands and dates back to the 12th century. It is believed to derive from the Gaelic word "usaidh," meaning "use" or "utility," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with a particular occupation or trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of written acts of homage to King Edward I of England, where the name appears as "Usi." This indicates that the name was already in use in Scotland during the late 13th century.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various Scottish records, often spelled as "Usy" or "Ussie." One notable mention is in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from 1456, which reference a "John Usy" from Aberdeenshire.

The name USIE is also linked to several Scottish place names, such as Ussie in Aberdeenshire and Ussie in Moray. These place names likely originated from the surname itself, suggesting that the USIE family had a significant presence in these areas.

Notable individuals who bore the surname USIE include:

1. Robert Usie (c. 1540-1615), a Scottish clergyman and author who served as minister of Cambuskenneth and wrote several religious works.

2. Alexander Usie (1670-1732), a Scottish merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the town of Banff.

3. Margaret Usie (1720-1798), a renowned Scottish embroiderer and needleworker whose intricate pieces were highly sought after by the Scottish nobility.

4. John Usie (1785-1860), a Scottish inventor and engineer who is credited with developing an early version of the modern steam engine.

5. William Usie (1830-1905), a Scottish-born American Civil War veteran who fought for the Union Army and later became a prominent businessman in California.

The surname USIE has endured over the centuries, with its Scottish roots firmly established in historical records and its legacy carried on by individuals across various fields, from religion and literature to engineering and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Usie

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

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

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