Explore the Family Name Suffield
The meaning of Suffield
English: habitational name from Suffield in North Yorkshire or, less probably, one in Norfolk, both named with Old English sūth + feld ‘southern field or open country’.
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How common is the last name Suffield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Suffield has seen a substantial increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Suffield was ranked 133,114 in popularity with only 117 recorded instances of the name. However, by 2010, the ranking had risen to 113,155 with a notable increase in the count of individuals carrying the surname to 155. This equates to a 14.99 percent improvement in rank and a 32.48 percent rise in count over the decade. The proportion of individuals with the surname Suffield per 100,000 people also grew by 25 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,114 | #113,155 | 14.99% |
| Count | 117 | 155 | 32.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Suffield
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Suffield, as reflected by the Decennial U.S. Census, remained mostly unchanged between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Suffield surname identified as White, accounting for 99.15 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.42 percent in 2010. Other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, registered negligible or zero percentages both years. Notably, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying with two or more races under this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.15% | 97.42% | -1.74% |
| 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% |