2000
#116,123
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Uslan
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly Turkish.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 146 Americans carry the last name Uslan. That puts it at #136,807 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,347,632 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Uslan surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
146
1 in 2,347,632
Census rank
#136,807
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
127
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 127 bearers of the surname Uslan in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 136807th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Uslan, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (17.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Uslan
The surname "USLAN" is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages in the region of present-day Ukraine. It is thought to be derived from the Old Slavic word "uslo," which means "favor" or "grace," potentially indicating that the name may have been given to someone who was particularly favored or blessed.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "USLAN" can be found in a medieval manuscript dating back to the 14th century, which mentions a certain Petro Uslan, a nobleman from the city of Lviv. This suggests that the name was already in use among the nobility and gentry of the region during that time.
Another notable figure bearing the surname "USLAN" was Ivan Uslan, a prominent merchant and trader who lived in the city of Kiev in the late 16th century. Historical records show that he played a significant role in facilitating trade between Ukraine and neighboring regions, further attesting to the presence of the name in various parts of the country.
In the 17th century, the name "USLAN" appears in various official documents and records related to the Cossack Hetmanate, a semi-autonomous Cossack state that existed in what is now central Ukraine. One such figure was Yuriy Uslan, a Cossack officer who fought in several battles against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the mid-1600s.
Moving into the 18th century, the name "USLAN" gained prominence in the fields of literature and academia. Hryhoriy Uslan, born in 1712, was a respected scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the development of the Ukrainian language and literature during the Cossack era.
Towards the end of the 19th century, the name "USLAN" became associated with the burgeoning Ukrainian nationalist movement. Oleksandr Uslan, born in 1867, was a prominent political activist and writer who advocated for Ukrainian independence and cultural autonomy within the Russian Empire.
While these examples illustrate the historical presence and significance of the surname "USLAN" in various contexts, it is important to note that the name's origins and meanings may have evolved over time, reflecting the complex cultural and linguistic influences that shaped the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Uslan
Among Census respondents with the surname Uslan, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (17.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Uslan bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Uslan surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White76.4% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino17.3% · 22
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.1% · 4
- Two or more races2.4% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Uslan
Uslan appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-27 bearers (-19.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 31,130 places
2020
#136,807
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
+15 bearers (+13.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,446 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #116,123 | 139 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | -27 bearers (-19.4%) | Down 31,130 places |
| 2020 | #136,807 | 127 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+13.4%) | Up 10,446 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Uslan surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #136,807 | 7.1% |
| Count | 112 | 127 | 13.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 6.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Uslan bearers went from 112 to 127 (+13.4% change). The surname moved up 10,446 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #136,807.
FAQ
Uslan surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Uslan?
Name Census estimates that about 146 living Americans carry the surname Uslan. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,347,632 residents.
How common is Uslan?
Uslan ranks #136,807 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 127 people with the surname Uslan. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (146), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Uslan.
Has Uslan become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Uslan went from 112 recorded bearers to 127. That is an increase of 15 (+13.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #136,807.
What does the Census say about the background of Uslan?
Among Census respondents with the surname Uslan, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (17.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Uslan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.4% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Uslan appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (76.4%), Hispanic (17.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Uslan (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Uslan mean?
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly Turkish. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Uslan (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Uslan?
You can see how many people are called Uslan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.