About Usher
The surname Usher is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "usher," which referred to a doorkeeper or someone who escorted people to their seats. The name was originally an occupational surname for someone who held such a position in a royal or noble household. Over time, it also came to be used as a personal name. Today, the surname Usher is relatively uncommon and is mainly found in English-speaking countries.
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The surname Usher is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Usher based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Usher is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Usher in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Usher using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.