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

Usoro, 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 Usoro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Usoro in America

Usoro is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Usoro surname appeared 100 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 Usoro.

The history of the last name Usoro

The surname Usoro has its origins in the West African country of Nigeria, specifically in the southeastern region known as the Cross River State. It can be traced back to the late 17th century and is believed to have derived from the Efik language, one of the prominent ethnic groups in the area.

The name Usoro is thought to have originated from the Efik word "usoro," which translates to "way" or "path." This connection suggests that the surname may have initially referred to a person who lived along a particular route or path, or perhaps a guide or traveler.

Historical records from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, when the region was under the influence of the Efik Kingdom, contain references to individuals bearing the name Usoro. Some of these mentions can be found in the journals and logs of European explorers and traders who visited the area during that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Usoro can be found in the writings of the Scottish explorer and missionary Reverend Hope Masterton Waddell, who traveled extensively in the Cross River region in the 1850s and documented his encounters with local communities.

Notably, in the mid-19th century, a man named Eyo Usoro was a prominent figure in the Efik Kingdom. He served as a chief and played a pivotal role in mediating disputes and fostering trade relations with European merchants and colonial authorities.

Another notable bearer of the Usoro name was Asuquo Usoro, a respected elder and community leader who lived in the late 19th century. He was instrumental in preserving the cultural traditions and oral histories of the Efik people.

In the early 20th century, Ekpenyong Usoro was a skilled craftsman and woodcarver who gained recognition for his intricate and detailed works, which depicted scenes from Efik folklore and daily life.

Edem Usoro, born in the 1920s, was a pioneering educator who played a significant role in establishing and promoting educational opportunities for children in rural areas of the Cross River State.

Over time, as the Usoro family lineage spread and individuals migrated to other parts of Nigeria and beyond, the name has been carried across various regions and countries, contributing to its global presence today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Usoro

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

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 Usoro 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.

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

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