Explore the Family Name Uson
The meaning of Uson
Spanish (Usón): habitational name from the town of Usón (Huesca), of pre-Roman origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Uson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Uson' has seen a significant increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Uson' was the 76,700th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 63,218th position, marking an impressive 17.58% increase. This rise in rank correlates with a 35.62% increase in the number of individuals with the surname 'Uson,' from 233 in 2000 to 316 in 2010. The proportion of people with the surname 'Uson' per 100,000 also increased by 22.22% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #63,218 | 17.58% |
| Count | 233 | 316 | 35.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uson
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Uson.' As of 2010, 78.16% of individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, up slightly from 77.25% in 2000. The percentage identifying as White decreased notably from 16.74% to 13.29%, while those identifying as Hispanic rose from 0% to 4.43%. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a small decrease, from 3.43% to 3.16%, while the percentages identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 77.25% | 78.16% | 1.18% |
| White | 16.74% | 13.29% | -20.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.43% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.43% | 3.16% | -7.87% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |