Explore the Family Name Usey
The meaning of Usey
Americanized form of French Usé: nickname from the adjective usé ‘worn-down, worn-out’. The surname, which originates from the department of Vienne, is very rare in France.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Usey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Usey witnessed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Usey was ranked 62,396 but it fell to 64,721 in 2010, reflecting a change of -3.73%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 300 in 2000 to 307 in 2010, a growth of 2.33%. The proportion of Useys per 100,000 people, meanwhile, saw a slight drop of -9.09% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #64,721 | -3.73% |
| Count | 300 | 307 | 2.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Usey
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Usey from 2000 to 2010. The majority remained White, despite a minor decline from 96% to 91.53%. During the same period, the percentage of Useys identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 4% to 4.23%. Interestingly, the surname also appeared within the Asian/Pacific Islander category in 2010, which was not the case in 2000. There was no change in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 91.53% | -4.66% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 4.23% | 5.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |