Explore the Family Name Suderman
The meaning of Suderman
Americanized form of German Sudermann: topographic name for someone living to the south of a settlement or for an incomer from the south, from Middle Low German sūder ‘south’ + man ‘man’. Compare South.
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How common is the last name Suderman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Suderman has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. Its rank climbed from 45,403 in 2000 to 43,732 in 2010, which is a 3.68% change. The count of individuals with the Suderman surname also increased by 11.04%, going from 444 in 2000 to 493 in 2010. This change led to a proportional increase per 100k people from 0.16 to 0.17, indicating an overall growth in the use of the Suderman surname during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #43,732 | 3.68% |
| Count | 444 | 493 | 11.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Suderman
In terms of ethnic identity, the decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. A significant increase was observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, with a rise from 1.13% to 1.62% (43.36% change). Similarly, the Hispanic percentage also saw a boost from 1.13% to 1.42% (25.66% change). However, the proportion identifying as two or more races decreased from 2.03% to 1.42%, a -30.05% change. The White category remained largely stable, showing a minimal decrease from 94.37% to 94.12%. The proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a minor increase from 1.35% to 1.42%. Notably, there were no Black individuals listed with the Suderman surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.37% | 94.12% | -0.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.13% | 1.62% | 43.36% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 1.42% | -30.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.42% | 25.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.35% | 1.42% | 5.19% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |