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

Usitalo, 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 Usitalo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Usitalo in America

Usitalo is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Usitalo surname appeared 126 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 Usitalo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Usitalo 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 Usitalo

The surname Usitalo originated in Finland, with its earliest known examples dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Finnish word "usiutalo," which translates to "new house" or "newly built house." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive surname to someone who lived in a newly constructed dwelling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Usitalo surname can be found in the parish records of Pertunmaa, a municipality in the region of Southern Savonia, Finland. In 1598, a man named Matti Usitalo was mentioned in these records, making him one of the first known individuals to bear this surname.

Historically, the Usitalo name was primarily concentrated in the central and eastern regions of Finland, particularly in the provinces of Savonia and Karelia. These areas were known for their agricultural communities and rural settlements, which may have contributed to the prevalence of the name in those regions.

In the 18th century, the Usitalo surname gained some prominence with the birth of Mikko Usitalo (1703-1776), a Finnish peasant and farmer who became a notable figure in the local community. His descendants continued to carry the Usitalo name, and some of them went on to achieve notable positions in various fields.

Another notable individual with the Usitalo surname was Juho Usitalo (1821-1890), a Finnish teacher and author who wrote several books on Finnish grammar and language instruction. His works were widely used in schools across Finland during the 19th century.

In the 20th century, the Usitalo name gained international recognition with the success of Finnish-American architect Eliel Saarinen (1873-1950), whose mother's maiden name was Usitalo. Saarinen was known for his pioneering work in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, and he designed several iconic buildings, including the Cranbrook Educational Community in Michigan and the Helsinki Central Railway Station.

Other notable individuals with the Usitalo surname include Lauri Usitalo (1903-1978), a Finnish cross-country skier who won a silver medal in the 1936 Winter Olympics, and Kari Usitalo (born 1944), a Finnish singer and musician who achieved success in the 1960s and 1970s with his folk-inspired music.

While the Usitalo surname has its origins in Finland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply tied to the Finnish language, culture, and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Usitalo

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

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

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