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

Uzzell, 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 Uzzell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uzzell in America

Uzzell is the 23283rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uzzell surname appeared 1,094 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 Uzzell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uzzell 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 Uzzell

The surname Uzzell has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Ughtred," which was composed of the elements "uhtra" (meaning terrific or formidable) and "raed" (meaning counsel or advice). Over time, this name evolved into various spellings, including Ughtred, Ughtrid, Uthred, and eventually Uzzell.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Uzzell can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry refers to a landowner named "Ughtredus" in the county of Somerset. This suggests that the name was already well-established in that region by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various medieval records and charters, often associated with places like Uzzell Street in Somerset and Uzzell Farm in Gloucestershire. These place names likely originated from individuals with the surname Uzzell who owned or resided in those areas.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Uzzell. One of the earliest was Sir Thomas Uzzell (c. 1370-1445), a prominent member of the gentry in Somerset. He served as a Member of Parliament and was involved in local governance during the late 14th and early 15th centuries.

Another prominent figure was John Uzzell (1664-1744), an English merchant and philanthropist. He made a substantial fortune in the wool trade and donated generously to various charitable causes, including the founding of a school in his hometown of Crewkerne, Somerset.

In the 19th century, Henry Uzzell (1825-1898) gained recognition as a skilled architect and surveyor. He designed several notable buildings in the South West of England, including churches, schools, and public halls.

The name also has connections to literary figures, such as Katharine Uzzell (1921-2011), an American author and academic who wrote extensively on English literature and language.

Additionally, William Uzzell (1892-1975) was a British athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium, participating in the marathon event.

While the surname Uzzell has evolved over centuries, it has maintained a strong presence, particularly in the South West of England, where many of its earliest recorded instances can be traced. The name's origins in Old English personal names and its association with various place names reflect its deep-rooted history in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uzzell

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

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

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