2000
#33,169
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 650
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.24
Very Rare Last name
Uzzle
A possibly altered English surname derived from the ancient French surname Ouzel, referring to a type of blackbird.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 863 Americans carry the last name Uzzle. That puts it at #32,687 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.25 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 397,166 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Uzzle 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
863
1 in 397,166
Census rank
#32,687
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
753
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 753 bearers of the surname Uzzle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.25 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 32687th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Uzzle, the largest self-reported group is White at 50.9%. The next largest groups are Black (42.0%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Uzzle
The surname Uzzle is of English origin, and its roots can be traced back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Wiltshire, particularly in the village of Uzzlewood, near the town of Malmesbury. The name is thought to derive from the Old English words "yccil" and "wudu," which together translate to "the little wood."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Uzzle appears in the Pipe Rolls of Wiltshire from 1190, where a person named Robert de Uzzlewood is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in the region at that time.
In the 13th century, the name Uzzle was found in various medieval records, such as the Feet of Fines for Wiltshire from 1249, which mentions a William de Uzzlewood. These early records often display variations in spelling, such as Uzzlewood, Uzzlewode, and Uzzlewudd, reflecting the evolving nature of the English language.
The Domesday Book, the great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain specific references to the surname Uzzle. However, it does mention the village of Uzzlewood, which was then known as "Uzzelwde."
One notable figure in the history of the Uzzle surname was Sir John Uzzle, who lived in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. He was a prominent landowner and held the position of Sheriff of Wiltshire in 1404.
Another individual of note was Thomas Uzzle, a wool merchant and alderman of the City of London, who lived in the late 15th century. He was known for his philanthropy and contributed to the construction of several churches and charitable institutions.
In the 16th century, the Uzzle surname gained more recognition with the rise of William Uzzle, a renowned scholar and theologian. He was born in Wiltshire around 1520 and became a fellow of Oxford University, where he taught and wrote extensively on religious matters.
During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a certain Captain Richard Uzzle fought alongside the Parliamentarian forces against King Charles I. He was commended for his bravery and leadership in several battles.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Sir Edward Uzzle, a prominent figure in the 18th century who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1772. He was a successful merchant and played a significant role in the city's governance during his tenure.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the surname Uzzle throughout history, highlighting the name's longstanding presence and significance within English society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Uzzle
Among Census respondents with the surname Uzzle, the largest self-reported group is White at 50.9%. The next largest groups are Black (42.0%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Uzzle 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 Uzzle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White50.9% · 383
- Black or African American42.0% · 316
- Two or more races4.0% · 30
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 19
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Uzzle
Uzzle 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
#31,482
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 735
+85 bearers (+13.1%)
Per 100,000 0.25
Rank movement Up 1,687 places
2020
#32,687
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 753
+18 bearers (+2.4%)
Per 100,000 0.25
Rank movement Down 1,205 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #33,169 | 650 | 0.24 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #31,482 | 735 | 0.25 | +85 bearers (+13.1%) | Up 1,687 places |
| 2020 | #32,687 | 753 | 0.25 | +18 bearers (+2.4%) | Down 1,205 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 Uzzle 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 | #31,482 | #32,687 | -3.8% |
| Count | 735 | 753 | 2.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Uzzle bearers went from 735 to 753 (+2.4% change). The surname moved down 1,205 positions in the national ranking, going from #31,482 to #32,687.
FAQ
Uzzle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Uzzle?
Name Census estimates that about 863 living Americans carry the surname Uzzle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 397,166 residents.
How common is Uzzle?
Uzzle ranks #32,687 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.25 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 753 people with the surname Uzzle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (863), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.25 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.25 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 Uzzle.
Has Uzzle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Uzzle went from 735 recorded bearers to 753. That is an increase of 18 (+2.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #31,482 to #32,687.
What does the Census say about the background of Uzzle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Uzzle, the largest self-reported group is White at 50.9%. The next largest groups are Black (42.0%) and Two or More Races (4.0%). 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 Uzzle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 50.9% (383 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Uzzle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (50.9%), Black (42.0%), Two or More Races (4.0%). 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 Uzzle (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 Uzzle mean?
A possibly altered English surname derived from the ancient French surname Ouzel, referring to a type of blackbird. 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 Uzzle (0.25 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 Uzzle?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.