Explore the Family Name Usery
The meaning of Usery
English: variant of Ussery.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Usery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Usery has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 31,774 and increased to 31,629 in 2010, marking a change of 0.46 percent. The count of individuals with the Usery surname also rose from 687 in 2000 to 731 in 2010, signifying a growth of 6.4 percent. Interestingly, the proportion per 100k remained unchanged at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,774 | #31,629 | 0.46% |
| Count | 687 | 731 | 6.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Usery
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts. The largest ethnic group associated with the surname Usery is White, which decreased slightly from 91.85 percent in 2000 to 89.60 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic or Black saw an increase during this period, with Hispanics growing by 36.88 percent and Blacks by 26.18 percent. Those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly by 6.11 percent. There were no people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.85% | 89.6% | -2.45% |
| Black | 4.66% | 5.88% | 26.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.19% | 36.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.23% | -6.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |