2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Usyk
A surname possibly derived from the Ukrainian word "usykai" meaning "to gnaw" or "to bite."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Usyk. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Usyk surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Usyk in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Usyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Usyk
The surname USYK is of Ukrainian origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Ukrainian word "usyk," which means "mustache" or "whiskers," suggesting a possible connection to a physical characteristic or occupation.
One of the earliest known records of the USYK surname can be found in the Lviv Archeparchy Archives, which document a certain Petro USYK residing in the village of Khmeliv, located in the Lviv region, in the late 1500s. This region, located in western Ukraine, is known for its rich cultural heritage and has been a melting pot of various ethnic groups throughout history.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the USYK name appeared in several historical records and manuscripts from various parts of Ukraine. For instance, the Lublin Triad, a collection of legal documents from the Lublin region (now in eastern Poland), mentions a Hryhoriy USYK who was involved in a land dispute in the year 1632.
Notable individuals with the USYK surname include Mykhailo USYK (1865-1942), a prominent Ukrainian writer and poet who played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works, which often explored themes of national identity and social injustice, contributed to the preservation and promotion of Ukrainian literature.
Another notable figure is Oleksandr USYK (1887-1960), a renowned Ukrainian architect who designed several iconic buildings in Kyiv, including the famous Holosiivskyi Park and the National Opera House. His works are recognized for their unique blend of traditional Ukrainian motifs and modern architectural styles.
In the field of sports, Oleksandr USYK (born 1987) is a highly celebrated Ukrainian professional boxer and former Olympic gold medalist. He has held multiple world championships in the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, earning him widespread recognition and admiration both within Ukraine and internationally.
Lastly, Oksana USYK (born 1974) is a prominent Ukrainian journalist and political analyst. She has covered numerous significant events in Ukraine's recent history and has been a vocal advocate for press freedom and democratic values.
While the USYK surname may have originated from a humble descriptor, it has since been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various aspects of Ukrainian culture, architecture, literature, sports, and journalism, leaving an indelible mark on their nation's history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Usyk
Among Census respondents with the surname Usyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Usyk bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Usyk surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.1% · 112
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Usyk
Usyk appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,020 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 1,020 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Usyk surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #147,221 | -0.7% |
| Count | 113 | 113 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Usyk bearers went from 113 to 113 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 1,020 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #147,221.
FAQ
Usyk surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Usyk?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Usyk. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Usyk?
Usyk ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Usyk. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Usyk.
Has Usyk become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Usyk went from 113 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Usyk?
Among Census respondents with the surname Usyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Usyk in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.1% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Usyk appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.1%), Two or More Races (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Usyk (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Usyk mean?
A surname possibly derived from the Ukrainian word "usykai" meaning "to gnaw" or "to bite." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Usyk (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Usyk?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.