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

Ustick, 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 Ustick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ustick in America

Ustick is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ustick surname appeared 187 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 Ustick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ustick 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 Ustick

The surname Ustick is believed to have originated in England, potentially as early as the 12th century. It is likely derived from the Old English words "ust" meaning "an oast or kiln for drying hops or malt" and "wic" meaning "a dwelling or habitation." This suggests that the name may have originated from a location or settlement where oasts or kilns were present, potentially referring to someone who lived near or worked at such a facility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ustick can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Sussex from the year 1230, which mentions a "Robert de Ostwyk." This spelling variation, "Ostwyk," is believed to be an early form of the modern Ustick surname.

In the 14th century, the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1332 record a "John de Ustwyk," further solidifying the connection between the name and the region of Sussex. The Ustick surname is also found in various other historical records from the same area, such as the Feet of Fines for Sussex from 1480, which mentions a "William Ustyke."

A notable early bearer of the name was John Ustick, who was born in the village of Goring, Sussex, in 1562. He was a prominent landowner and served as a local magistrate in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

Another individual of historical significance was Elizabeth Ustick, born in 1634 in the town of Arundel, Sussex. She was a well-known herbalist and midwife, and her writings on medicinal plants and traditional remedies were widely circulated in the 17th century.

In the 18th century, Samuel Ustick (1738-1804) was a notable figure from the village of Slaugham, Sussex. He was a respected clockmaker and his intricate timepieces were highly sought after by wealthy patrons throughout the region.

Moving into the 19th century, the name continued to be associated with Sussex, with records showing an Edward Ustick (1812-1879) serving as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in the town of Steyning from 1845 until his death.

Another individual of note was Sarah Ustick (1865-1942), who was born in the village of Findon, Sussex. She was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, establishing one of the first schools for girls in the region in the late 19th century.

Throughout its history, the Ustick surname has maintained a strong connection to the county of Sussex, particularly in the areas around the South Downs and the historical settlements and villages where oasts or kilns were once prevalent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ustick

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

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

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