Explore the Family Name Sudman
The meaning of Sudman
Americanized form of North German Sudmann: nickname for someone who lived to the south of a settlement, from Middle Low German sud(en) ‘south’ + man ‘man’. Compare Suderman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sudman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sudman saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sudman ranked as the 74,957th most popular surname and fell to 77,788th place by 2010, indicating a drop of approximately 3.78%. However, it's interesting to note that the actual count of people bearing the name increased from 240 to 246 during the same period, showing a growth of 2.5%. Despite this growth, the proportion of individuals with the Sudman surname per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #77,788 | -3.78% |
| Count | 240 | 246 | 2.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sudman
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the Sudman surname was predominantly associated with White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.33% of those with the surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 96.34% in 2010. The census data does not indicate any significant population of Sudmans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 96.34% | -2.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |