Explore the Family Name Usselman
The meaning of Usselman
Americanized form of German Usselmann: variant of Uselmann (see Uselman).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Usselman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Usselman' decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 54,880th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 59,324th spot, marking an 8.1% decline. The percentage of people with this name also dropped slightly from 0.13 per 100,000 in 2000 to 0.12 per 100,000 in 2010, a decrease of 7.69%. The actual number of people bearing this surname also decreased from 351 in 2000 to 341 in 2010, indicating a 2.85% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #59,324 | -8.1% |
| Count | 351 | 341 | -2.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Usselman
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Usselman'. In 2000, approximately 96.01% of people with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 94.72% in 2010. However, the proportion identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.99% in 2000 to 2.35% in 2010, representing an 18.09% increase. There were no individuals identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in either year. By 2010, there was a small representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native at 1.76%, where there was none recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 94.72% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.35% | 18.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |