Gender: Male
Alonzo Hereford Cushing was an artillery officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was killed in action during the Battle of Gettysburg while defending the Union position on Cemetery Ridge against Pickett's Charge. In 2013, 150 years after Cushing's death, he was nominated for the Medal of Honor. The nomination was approved by the United States Congress, and was sent for review by the Defense Department and the President.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 4, 2024
On the name Alonzo Cushing, Alonzo means Eager for Battle, Ready for a Fight.
The name Alonzo Cushing is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Alonzo is commonly found in United States of America, Mexico, Peru, and 64 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Alonzo is recorded 5,995 times globally, ranking it as the 8,756th most common name worldwide.
Alonzo is most prevalent in United States of America, with 2,779 occurrences, making it the 1,405th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Alonzo is found among 1 in every 651 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,405 | 1 : 651 |
| Mexico | #1,537 | 1 : 1,051 |
| Peru | #1,539 | 1 : 1,825 |
| Colombia | #3,872 | 1 : 4,107 |
| France | #4,578 | 1 : 4,691 |
| Guatemala | #877 | 1 : 863 |
| Chile | #2,251 | 1 : 3,000 |
| Algeria | #10,193 | 1 : 16,841 |
| Bolivia | #2,947 | 1 : 4,505 |
| Panama | #1,985 | 1 : 2,729 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Alonzo from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Alonzo Hereford Cushing was an artillery officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was killed in action during the Battle of Gettysburg while defending the Union position on Cemetery Ridge against Pickett's Charge. In 2013, 150 years after Cushing's death, he was nominated for the Medal of Honor. The nomination was approved by the United States Congress, and was sent for review by the Defense Department and the President.
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