Explore the Family Name Sudo
The meaning of Sudo
1. Japanese (Sudō): written 須藤 ‘necessary’ and ‘wisteria’, the original form of the name in eastern Japan. In Kyūshū the first element is written 首 ‘neck’. Both first elements are apparently phonetic and the reference to wisteria, fuji in Japanese, could indicate Fujiwara origins. 2. Polish: unexplained. In North America, this surname is also an altered form of Polish Suda.
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How common is the last name Sudo in the United States?
The surname Sudo, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,298th and in 2010 it shifted to 69,793rd, a change of -6.88. During that decade, the count of people with this surname went down slightly from 284 to 281, showing a marginal drop of -1.06. The proportion per 100,000 decreased by -9.09, from 0.11 to 0.10.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #69,793 | -6.88% |
| Count | 284 | 281 | -1.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sudo
When examining the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Sudo based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest group, Asians/Pacific Islanders, saw a decrease from 53.17% to 49.47%, marking a -6.96 change. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also decreased from 6.69% to 4.98%. On the other hand, the proportion of White individuals increased from 36.27% to 39.50%. The biggest change was noted among those identifying as Hispanic, which rose dramatically by 68.72% from 2.11% to 3.56%. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, whereas in 2000, 1.76% had identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 53.17% | 49.47% | -6.96% |
| White | 36.27% | 39.5% | 8.91% |
| Two or More Races | 6.69% | 4.98% | -25.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 3.56% | 68.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.76% | 0% | 0% |