Family name origins & meanings
- English : variant of Essary. Many forms of this name are found in North America, ranging from Esarey to Usrey, and probably Necessary as well. In the U.S. it is predominantly a southern name.
- John Ussery is recorded in New Kent Co., VA in 1684; he died in 1687. Many bearers are recorded in VA in the early 18th century. In NC several Usserys obtained land grants between 1760 and 1770. William Ussery obtained a land grant in SC in 1772.