Explore the Family Name Suit
The meaning of Suit
English (North Yorkshire): from the Middle English personal name Siwat (Old Norse Sighvatr, Sighvati, Sighwat, from sigr ‘victory’ + hvatr ‘brisk, lively’). This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Suit in the United States?
The surname "Suit" was ranked 24,328 in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data from the year 2000. By 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 27,277, reflecting a decrease of 12.12 percent. The actual count of individuals with the Suit surname also saw a decline from 965 in 2000 to 886 in 2010, a drop of 8.19 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Suit per 100,000 decreased by 16.67 percent, going from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,328 | #27,277 | -12.12% |
| Count | 965 | 886 | -8.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.3 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Suit
When it comes to the ethnic identity of individuals with the Suit surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2010, an increased percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and Black compared to 2000. Specifically, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.83 percent to 1.13 percent, those reporting two or more races went from 1.14 percent to 2.37 percent, and those identifying as Black increased from 1.76 percent to 2.71 percent. During the same time period, the percentage identifying as White declined from 95.54 percent to 91.99 percent. The Hispanic category saw growth from 0 percent in 2000 to 1.24 percent in 2010. Finally, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in the 2010 census at 0.56 percent, having not been represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.54% | 91.99% | -3.72% |
| Black | 1.76% | 2.71% | 53.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 2.37% | 107.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 1.13% | 36.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |