Explore the Family Name Suitor
The meaning of Suitor
Americanized form of German Suiter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Suitor in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Suitor" has seen a slight decrease over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 43,377 in terms of popularity but dropped to 44,872 by 2010, marking a change of -3.45%. The count of people with this surname also increased marginally from 469 to 478, an increase of 1.92%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 5.88%, going from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #44,872 | -3.45% |
| Count | 469 | 478 | 1.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Suitor
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname "Suitor" identify as White, although this number declined slightly from 93.18% in 2000 to 90.59% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races also dropped significantly, decreasing by 47.81% from 3.20% to 1.67%. The Hispanic population saw a notable increase, moving up from 2.56% to 4.81%, representing a change of 87.89%. Additionally, while there were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native Suitors in 2000, the 2010 census did show a new presence of American Indian and Alaskan Natives within the Suitor surname demographic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.18% | 90.59% | -2.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 4.81% | 87.89% |
| Two or More Races | 3.2% | 1.67% | -47.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |