Explore the Family Name Srour
The meaning of Srour
Arabic (mainly Egypt, Syria, and Lebanon): from a personal name based on Arabic surūr ‘joy, happiness’. This surname is found among Muslims, Christians, and Sephardic Jews. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ahmad, Mohamad, Moussa, Ali, Alia, Amjad, Aref, Aslan, Bassem, Chafic, Farag, Farid. French Marcel, Jacques. Jewish Shlomo.
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How common is the last name Srour in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Srour has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Srour was ranked as the 42,757th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 477 people bearing this surname. Fast forward to 2010, Srour climbed up the rankings to be the 35,294th most common surname with a count of 638 people, representing a significant rise of 17.45% in its rank and 33.75% in its frequency. Per 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals with the Srour surname rose by 22.22%, from 0.18 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #35,294 | 17.45% |
| Count | 477 | 638 | 33.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.22 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Srour
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides valuable insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Srour surname. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Srour surname identified as White (86.79%), followed by those identifying as belonging to two or more races (8.60%) and then Hispanic (3.77%). However, by 2010, there was a noticeable shift in the ethnicity breakdown. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased to 92.48%, whereas those identifying as belonging to two or more races dropped dramatically to 3.29%. The proportion of Hispanics slightly decreased to 3.29%. Interestingly, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made their first appearance in 2010 making up 0.78% of the Srour surname bearers. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.79% | 92.48% | 6.56% |
| Two or More Races | 8.6% | 3.29% | -61.74% |
| Hispanic | 3.77% | 3.29% | -12.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |