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

Usinger, 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 Usinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Usinger in America

Usinger is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Usinger surname appeared 187 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 Usinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Usinger 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 Usinger

The surname Usinger is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the 15th century. The name is derived from the German word "usinc," which means "stinging" or "pungent," and was likely initially used as a descriptive surname for someone who had a sharp or biting personality or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Usinger name can be found in the church records of the town of Dortmund in Westphalia, Germany, where a certain Johann Usinger was listed as a resident in the year 1492. This early mention suggests that the name may have originated in or around the Westphalia region during the late medieval period.

In the 16th century, the Usinger name appeared in several historical documents, including the tax records of the city of Cologne, where a family bearing the name was listed as landowners and merchants. This indicates that the Usinger family had achieved a certain level of prominence and wealth during this time.

As the years progressed, the Usinger name spread to other parts of Germany, and variations in spelling began to emerge, such as Ussinger, Ussenger, and Usinger. One notable individual from this period was Hans Usinger, a renowned German poet and playwright born in Nuremberg in 1573. His works, which included plays and satirical poetry, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and helped to establish the Usinger name in literary circles.

In the 17th century, the Usinger name gained further prominence with the birth of Johann Friedrich Usinger in 1642. Johann was a respected theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Leipzig and authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.

Another notable figure with the Usinger surname was Karl Usinger, born in 1811 in Hanover. Karl was a distinguished military officer who served in the Prussian army and played a crucial role in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, earning him numerous honors and decorations for his bravery and leadership.

As the centuries progressed, the Usinger name continued to be carried by individuals of various professions and backgrounds, contributing to the rich tapestry of German history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Usinger

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

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

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