Explore the Family Name Utsey
The meaning of Utsey
Probably an Americanized form of German Jutze, Jütze (see Youtsey).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Utsey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Utsey has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 26,419th, and by 2010, it had dropped to the 27,277th position, indicating a decrease in ranking by 3.25%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname witnessed a marginal increase from 869 in 2000 to 886 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 1.96%. The proportion per 100k people showed a slight drop of 6.25%, going from 0.32 in 2000 down to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,419 | #27,277 | -3.25% |
| Count | 869 | 886 | 1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Utsey
The ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Utsey surname has seen some changes as well, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The proportion identifying as White decreased by 5.34%, from 46.03% in 2000 to 43.57% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased moderately by 4.25%, from 51.32% to 53.50% over the same period. Those reporting two or more races as their ethnicity saw a substantial decline of 38.59%, from 1.84% in 2000 to 1.13% in 2010. Hispanic representation within the Utsey surname almost doubled, growing by 108.64% from 0.81% to 1.69%. Meanwhile, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.32% | 53.5% | 4.25% |
| White | 46.03% | 43.57% | -5.34% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.69% | 108.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 1.13% | -38.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |