2000
#23,056
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,035
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.38
Rare Last name
Uzzell
An English locational surname derived from Uzzell, a place in Hampshire.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,216 Americans carry the last name Uzzell. That puts it at #24,565 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.35 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 281,870 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Uzzell 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Uzzell with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
1.2K
1 in 281,870
Census rank
#24,565
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,060 bearers of the surname Uzzell in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.35 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 24565th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Uzzell, the largest self-reported group is White at 56.1%. The next largest groups are Black (34.9%) and Hispanic (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Uzzell
Among Census respondents with the surname Uzzell, the largest self-reported group is White at 56.1%. The next largest groups are Black (34.9%) and Hispanic (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Uzzell 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 Uzzell surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White56.1% · 595
- Black or African American34.9% · 370
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 46
- Two or more races3.9% · 41
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Uzzell
Uzzell appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#23,283
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,094
+59 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.37
Rank movement Down 227 places
2020
#24,565
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,060
-34 bearers (-3.1%)
Per 100,000 0.35
Rank movement Down 1,282 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #23,056 | 1,035 | 0.38 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #23,283 | 1,094 | 0.37 | +59 bearers (+5.7%) | Down 227 places |
| 2020 | #24,565 | 1,060 | 0.35 | -34 bearers (-3.1%) | Down 1,282 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 Uzzell 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 | #23,283 | #24,565 | -5.5% |
| Count | 1,094 | 1,060 | -3.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.37 | 0.35 | -4.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Uzzell bearers went from 1,094 to 1,060 (-3.1% change). The surname moved down 1,282 positions in the national ranking, going from #23,283 to #24,565.
FAQ
Uzzell surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Uzzell?
Name Census estimates that about 1,216 living Americans carry the surname Uzzell. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 281,870 residents.
How common is Uzzell?
Uzzell ranks #24,565 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.35 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 1,060 people with the surname Uzzell. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,216), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.35 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.35 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 Uzzell.
Has Uzzell become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Uzzell went from 1,094 recorded bearers to 1,060. That is a decrease of 34 (-3.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #23,283 to #24,565.
What does the Census say about the background of Uzzell?
Among Census respondents with the surname Uzzell, the largest self-reported group is White at 56.1%. The next largest groups are Black (34.9%) and Hispanic (4.3%). 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 Uzzell in the 2020 Census, accounting for 56.1% (595 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Uzzell appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (56.1%), Black (34.9%), Hispanic (4.3%). 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 Uzzell (2000, 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 Uzzell mean?
An English locational surname derived from Uzzell, a place in Hampshire. 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 Uzzell (0.35 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 people have the surname Uzzell?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.