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

Uzzel, 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 Uzzel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uzzel in America

Uzzel is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uzzel surname appeared 145 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 Uzzel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uzzel 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 Uzzel

The surname "UZZEL" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely in the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that has since been lost or altered over time. The root of the name may be related to the Old English word "uzzle," which means "owl," suggesting that the name could have been given to someone who lived near or worked with owls.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which mentions a person named Richard de Uzzele. This suggests that the name was already well-established in certain regions of England by the 13th century.

In the 14th century, records show the name appearing in various spellings, such as "Ussell," "Uzzell," and "Uzzill." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

A notable bearer of the name was Sir William Uzzell, who lived in the 15th century and served as a member of the English Parliament. He was a landowner and held estates in Oxfordshire.

During the 16th century, the name appeared in the parish records of several villages in Gloucestershire, suggesting that the family had spread to other parts of England. One such record from 1582 mentions the baptism of John Uzzell in the village of Bourton-on-the-Water.

In the 17th century, the name can be found in the records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, which dealt with wills and probate matters. A document from 1635 mentions the will of a Richard Uzzel from the county of Kent.

Another notable bearer of the name was Edward Uzzell, a prominent merchant and shipowner who lived in Bristol during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was involved in the transatlantic trade and played a role in the city's economic growth during that period.

Moving into the 18th century, the name continued to appear in various records across England, including parish registers, tax records, and court documents. One example is the marriage record of Thomas Uzzell and Mary Hawkins from the village of Stoke Climsland in Cornwall in 1743.

Overall, the surname "UZZEL" has a rich history in England, dating back to the medieval period. While its exact origins remain uncertain, it is believed to be a locational name with possible connections to the Old English word for "owl." The name has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries, including landowners, merchants, and members of Parliament.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uzzel

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

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

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