Explore the Family Name Sur
The meaning of Sur
1. German: variant of Sauer. 2. Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: nickname from Sanskrit šūra ‘brave’. 3. Korean: variant of Sŏ (see So 1). Some characteristic forenames: Indian Abha, Amit, Gopa, Partha, Prabhat, Sandip, Sanjiv, Shakti, Shyama, Sonali, Sumana, Sumit. Korean Chae, Jin, Jong, Kheng, Ki Suk, Soon, Sun Kyu, Wan.
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How common is the last name Sur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sur experienced an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,728th in popularity but by 2010, it had risen to 32,865th place - an improvement of roughly 13 percent. In terms of frequency, the count of individuals with the surname Sur also saw a significant surge, going from 554 in 2000 to 698 in 2010, marking an impressive growth rate of approximately 26 percent. The proportion per 100k people similarly increased by about 14 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #32,865 | 12.89% |
| Count | 554 | 698 | 25.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.24 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sur
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sur over the same period, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this number slightly decreased from 68.05 percent in 2000 to 67.05 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races grew modestly from 6.68 to 7.31 percent. There was a minor decline in the proportion identifying as White, going from 21.84 to 20.49 percent. However, there was a significant leap in the number identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 1.99 percent in 2000 to 4.30 percent in 2010. No individuals with the Sur surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 68.05% | 67.05% | -1.47% |
| White | 21.84% | 20.49% | -6.18% |
| Two or More Races | 6.68% | 7.31% | 9.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 4.3% | 116.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |