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

Uzee, 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 Uzee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uzee in America

Uzee is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uzee surname appeared 141 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 Uzee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uzee 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 Uzee

The surname UZEE has its origins in France, specifically the northern region of Normandy. It is believed to have emerged during the 11th century, derived from the Old French word "usée," which translates to "worn" or "used." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who wore well-used or worn clothing, possibly as a descriptive nickname that later became an inherited surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the UZEE surname can be found in the medieval Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and wealth in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Usee," likely referring to a Norman landowner or knight who accompanied William during the Norman conquest of England.

During the 12th century, the UZEE name was associated with the village of Uzy, located in the Calvados department of Normandy. Records from this period indicate that the UZEE family held land and property in and around this area, suggesting a possible connection between the surname and the place name.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the UZEE surname was Geoffroy UZEE, a Norman knight who participated in the Seventh Crusade led by King Louis IX of France. Geoffroy's name is recorded in various chronicles and manuscripts from that time, indicating the prominence of the UZEE family during the crusading era.

Another prominent individual with the UZEE surname was Jean UZEE (1520-1588), a French Protestant theologian and philosopher who played a significant role in the French Reformation. His writings and teachings contributed to the spread of Calvinist teachings in France during the 16th century.

During the 17th century, the UZEE name was associated with the noble family of UZEE de Vezins, whose ancestral lands were located in the Poitou region of western France. One notable member of this family was Jacques UZEE de Vezins (1635-1712), a French military officer who served under King Louis XIV and participated in several campaigns during the Nine Years' War.

In the 18th century, the UZEE surname gained further recognition with the birth of Marie-Catherine UZEE (1714-1789), a French artist and painter who specialized in portrait and genre paintings. Her works were highly regarded during her lifetime and are now part of various museum collections in France.

Throughout history, the UZEE surname has maintained a strong presence in France, particularly in the northern and western regions. While the name has undergone slight variations in spelling, such as Uzée, Usée, and Uzy, the core phonetic sound and meaning have remained consistent, reflecting the family's deep-rooted heritage and ancestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uzee

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

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

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