Explore the Family Name Sulit
The meaning of Sulit
Filipino: nickname from sulit, a word found in various languages of the Philippines, meaning ‘test’, ‘remittance’, ‘to regain capital’, and ‘to return something borrowed’.
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How common is the last name Sulit in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sulit has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 56,826th and rose to the 46,725th position in 2010, an upward shift of approximately 17.78%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw a significant increase of about 35.42%, growing from 336 in 2000 to 455 in 2010. This change is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which expanded by 25.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #46,725 | 17.78% |
| Count | 336 | 455 | 35.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.15 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sulit
The ethnic identity tied to the surname Sulit also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A majority of those with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 86.31% to 90.77%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White or Hispanic with the surname Sulit decreased significantly during this period, at rates of -37.14% and -35.29% respectively. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races slightly increased, shifting from 2.38% to 2.42%. Notably, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.31% | 90.77% | 5.17% |
| White | 5.95% | 3.74% | -37.14% |
| Hispanic | 4.76% | 3.08% | -35.29% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 2.42% | 1.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |