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

Uson, 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 Uson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uson in America

Uson is the 63218th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uson surname appeared 316 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 Uson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uson 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 Uson

The surname USON is believed to have originated in Spain, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "usón," which means "customs" or "practices," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in trade or commerce.

One of the earliest documented references to the USON surname can be found in the archives of Seville, Spain, where a merchant named Juan USON was mentioned in a document dated 1572. This record indicates that the USON family had established themselves as prominent traders in the region during that time period.

As the USON name spread across Spain, it also found its way into the historical records of other European countries. In France, for instance, the surname was occasionally spelled as "Uson" or "Usson," reflecting the linguistic variations common in that era.

One notable individual bearing the USON surname was Pedro USON, a Spanish explorer who accompanied the famed conquistador Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico in the early 16th century. Pedro USON's role in these expeditions is documented in several historical accounts, providing insight into the adventures and challenges faced by the early Spanish explorers in the New World.

In the 18th century, the USON surname gained prominence in the field of education when Miguel USON (1725-1795) became a respected scholar and professor at the University of Salamanca, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Spain. His contributions to the fields of philosophy and literature were widely recognized during his lifetime.

Another notable figure with the USON surname was María USON (1849-1922), a Spanish writer and feminist activist who played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and education in her country. Her works, which included novels and essays, shed light on the struggles and aspirations of women during that era.

The USON surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Spain, such as the village of Uson in the province of Huesca, further reinforcing its connection to the region's history and culture.

While the USON surname may not be as widespread as some other Spanish surnames, it has left an indelible mark on the annals of history, reflecting the diverse contributions of individuals who bore this name in fields ranging from exploration and trade to education and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uson

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

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

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