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

Uskoski, 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 Uskoski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uskoski in America

Uskoski is the 84748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uskoski surname appeared 221 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 Uskoski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uskoski 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 Uskoski

The surname Uskoski has its origins in Finland, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Finnish word "usko," meaning "faith" or "belief," combined with the possessive suffix "-ski," indicating a connection or belonging.

One of the earliest known records of the name Uskoski can be found in church registers from the parish of Turku in southwestern Finland, dating back to the late 1500s. These records provide evidence of individuals bearing the name during that time period.

In the 17th century, the Uskoski surname began to spread across various regions of Finland, particularly in the western and central areas. It is thought that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who had a strong religious faith or were involved in religious activities.

While no specific historical figures with the name Uskoski have been widely documented, there are a few notable individuals from Finland who carried this surname. One such person was Juho Uskoski (1850-1918), a Finnish farmer and political activist who advocated for land reforms and the rights of rural workers.

Another individual of note was Aino Uskoski (1876-1955), a Finnish writer and playwright who gained recognition for her works exploring the lives of working-class women and their struggles. Her plays were widely performed in Finland during the early 20th century.

In the 19th century, the name Uskoski began to appear in various records and documents across Finland, including census data and property records. However, it is important to note that the surname remained relatively uncommon and was primarily concentrated in certain regions of the country.

During the latter half of the 20th century, as Finnish immigration to other parts of the world increased, the surname Uskoski started to spread beyond its traditional boundaries. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, including Sweden, the United States, and Canada, among others.

It is worth mentioning that the name Uskoski has also undergone some variations in spelling over time, with alternative forms such as Uskosky or Uskoski being recorded in historical documents. Additionally, some variations may have arisen due to regional dialects or linguistic differences within Finland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uskoski

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

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

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