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

Usry, 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 Usry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Usry in America

Usry is the 15771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Usry surname appeared 1,848 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Usry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Usry 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 Usry

The surname USRY has its origins in the medieval French language and is believed to have been derived from the Old French word "usiere," meaning "doorkeeper" or "gatekeeper." This occupational surname was likely first adopted by those who served as doorkeepers or gatekeepers in castles, monasteries, or other significant establishments during the Middle Ages.

The earliest known record of the name USRY dates back to the 13th century in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas of Normandy and Brittany. It is speculated that the name may have been introduced to England following the Norman Conquest in 1066, when many Norman French settlers accompanied William the Conqueror and established themselves in various parts of the country.

In the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, there are no direct mentions of the surname USRY. However, variations of the name, such as "Ussier" and "Ussiere," can be found, suggesting that the name was present in England during that period.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name USRY was Jean Usry, a French nobleman who lived in the late 13th century and was known for his military exploits during the Crusades. Another notable figure was Sir William Usry, an English knight who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453).

In the 15th century, the USRY surname appeared in various historical records, including the Chronicles of Froissart, a famous medieval work detailing the events of the Hundred Years' War. The name was also associated with several places in France, such as the village of Usry in the department of Eure-et-Loir.

During the Renaissance period, the USRY surname gained prominence through individuals like Pierre Usry (1520-1587), a renowned French scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time. Another notable bearer of the name was Marie Usry (1580-1647), a French noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable works and support of the arts.

In the 17th century, the USRY surname found its way to the New World, with some of the earliest recorded instances in the American colonies. One such individual was John Usry (1635-1712), an English colonist who settled in Virginia and became a successful landowner and farmer.

Throughout history, the USRY surname has been associated with various professions and fields, from military service and academia to politics and the arts. While the surname may have originated from a humble occupational title, it has since been carried by individuals who have left their mark on society in various ways.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Usry

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

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

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