Explore the Family Name Suchan
The meaning of Suchan
Czech, Polish, and Sorbian; Slovak (Sucháň): nickname for a thin man, from a derivative of suchý (Czech and Slovak), suchy (Polish and Lower Sorbian), suchi (Upper Sorbian) ‘thin, lean, meager’.
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How common is the last name Suchan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Suchan' has seen a slight increase over the decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 36,328 and increased in popularity to rank 35,395 in 2010. This change represents an upward shift of 2.57%. The number of people with this surname also rose from 582 in 2000 to 636 in 2010, marking a growth of 9.28%. However, the proportion of individuals with the surname 'Suchan' per 100k remained stable at 0.22 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #35,395 | 2.57% |
| Count | 582 | 636 | 9.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Suchan
In regard to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname 'Suchan' identify as White. This group represented 97.25% of individuals with this surname in 2000, increasing slightly to 98.11% in 2010. There was also a marginal increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, who made up 1.20% of individuals with this surname in 2000, rising to 1.26% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.03% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 98.11% | 0.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.26% | 5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |