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

Ussin, 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 Ussin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ussin in America

Ussin is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ussin surname appeared 200 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 Ussin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ussin 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 Ussin

The surname USSIN is believed to have originated from the Old French word "uissier," which translates to "usher" or "doorkeeper." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with an occupation or position within a noble household or court.

The earliest records of the USSIN surname can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of Normandy, France. During this time, surnames were becoming more prevalent, often derived from occupations, locations, or personal characteristics.

One of the earliest known references to the USSIN name appears in the Cartulary of Fontenay Abbey, dated to the late 12th century, where a certain "Robertus Ussin" is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction.

In the 13th century, the USSIN surname began to spread beyond Normandy, with records indicating its presence in regions such as Picardy and Île-de-France. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Guillaume USSIN, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Amiens in the late 1200s.

As the surname continued to evolve, various spelling variations emerged, including Ussyn, Ussine, and Ussine. These variations can be found in historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries, reflecting regional dialects and scribal interpretations.

During the Renaissance period, the USSIN name gained some prominence, particularly in the arts and literature. One noteworthy figure was Jean USSIN (1515-1589), a French poet and humanist scholar who was renowned for his translations of classical Greek and Latin works.

In the 17th century, the USSIN surname appeared in the records of the French colonies in North America, indicating that some bearers of the name had ventured across the Atlantic. One such individual was Pierre USSIN (1640-1702), a French settler who became a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Trois-Rivières, Quebec.

Throughout the following centuries, the USSIN surname continued to be represented in various fields and professions. Notable individuals include:

1. Louis USSIN (1720-1792), a French architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Paris.
2. Marie-Thérèse USSIN (1782-1854), a French novelist and salonnière whose literary salon attracted many prominent writers and intellectuals of the time.
3. Émile USSIN (1839-1917), a French engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early automobiles and internal combustion engines.
4. Léon USSIN (1880-1958), a French classical pianist and composer known for his virtuosic performances and compositions for solo piano.
5. Jeanne USSIN (1901-1988), a French actress and film star who appeared in numerous films during the Golden Age of French cinema.

While the USSIN surname may have originated from a humble occupation, its bearers have left their mark across various fields, reflecting the diverse paths that names can take throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ussin

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

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

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