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

Usina, 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 Usina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Usina in America

Usina is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Usina surname appeared 168 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 Usina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Usina 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 Usina

The surname USINA is of Brazilian origin, traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Portuguese word "usina," which means "factory" or "mill." The name is believed to have originated in the northeastern region of Brazil, where sugarcane cultivation and processing were prevalent during the colonial period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the USINA surname can be found in the municipal records of Olinda, Pernambuco, dating back to the late 1500s. This suggests that the name was associated with individuals involved in the operation of sugarcane mills or factories in the region.

In the 17th century, the USINA name appears in several historical documents related to the sugarcane industry in Brazil. Notable examples include João Usina (1625-1698), a prominent landowner and mill operator in Pernambuco, and Antônio Usina (1640-1712), who owned several sugarcane plantations in the same region.

During the 18th century, the USINA surname began to spread beyond the northeastern region of Brazil. In 1756, a man named Francisco Usina was recorded as a resident of Rio de Janeiro, indicating the name's migration to other parts of the country.

One of the most prominent figures in Brazilian history with the USINA surname was José Usina (1790-1865), a politician and military officer who played a significant role in the Brazilian War of Independence against Portugal. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly and later became a deputy in the General Assembly of the Empire of Brazil.

Another noteworthy individual was Maria Usina (1820-1892), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Brazil. She founded one of the first schools for girls in the city of Salvador and was instrumental in promoting female education during a time when it was highly uncommon.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the USINA surname continued to be associated with the sugarcane industry and agricultural activities in various regions of Brazil. Several small towns and villages, such as Usina Barcelos and Usina Trapiche, were named after sugarcane mills or factories owned by individuals with the USINA surname.

It is worth noting that the USINA surname is relatively uncommon outside of Brazil, as it is deeply rooted in the country's colonial history and economic activities centered around sugarcane production.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Usina

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

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

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