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

Uss, 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 Uss surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uss in America

Uss is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uss surname appeared 125 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 Uss.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uss 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 Uss

The surname "USS" is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "usser," which means "outer" or "outside." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived on the outskirts of a town or village.

One of the earliest known references to the name "USS" can be found in the records of the town of Ulm, in present-day Baden-Württemberg, Germany. In a document dated 1462, a certain Hans USS is mentioned as a resident of the town. This record provides valuable insight into the early use and spelling of the name.

Over the centuries, the name "USS" has undergone various spelling variations, such as "Uss," "Usse," and "Uss." These variations were common in the era before standardized spelling conventions were established, and they often reflected regional dialects and preferences.

In the 16th century, the name "USS" appeared in the records of the city of Nuremberg, where a prominent merchant family by the name of USS was mentioned. This family was involved in the lucrative trade of textiles and played a significant role in the city's economic prosperity during that time.

One notable individual bearing the surname "USS" was Johann USS (1572-1628), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg. His works, which include motets and instrumental pieces, were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed to the musical heritage of the region.

Another influential figure with the surname "USS" was Friedrich USS (1805-1879), a German philosopher and educator. He was a proponent of the Hegelian philosophy and served as a professor at the University of Heidelberg. USS made significant contributions to the field of metaphysics and his works were widely studied in academic circles.

In the 19th century, the "USS" surname was also found in the records of the Swiss Canton of Zurich. One notable individual from this region was Johann Jakob USS (1832-1901), a Swiss politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Council, the lower house of the Swiss Federal Assembly.

Throughout history, the surname "USS" has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, musicians, philosophers, and politicians. Although not a widely prevalent surname, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of Germany, Switzerland, and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uss

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

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

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