Explore the Family Name Uselton
The meaning of Uselton
English: perhaps a variant of Osselton, a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place, probably in northeastern England, where this name is most common.
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How common is the last name Uselton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Uselton has shown a slight fluctuation in popularity over the years. In 2000, the rank was at 20,087 and slightly dropped to 20,408 by 2010, marking a change of -1.6. The count, however, increased from 1235 to 1302, showing an increase of 5.43%. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease from 0.46 in 2000 to 0.44 in 2010, marking a drop of -4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,087 | #20,408 | -1.6% |
| Count | 1,235 | 1,302 | 5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.44 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uselton
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the Uselton surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data depicts some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 96.76% to 95.47%, indicating a -1.33% change. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 0.97 to 1.23, reflecting a 26.80% rise. Hispanic representation also increased, moving from 1.62% to 1.77%, a change of 9.26%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, but there was a notable appearance of American Indian and Alaskan Native identity in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 95.47% | -1.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 1.77% | 9.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.23% | 26.8% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |