Explore the Family Name Surette
The meaning of Surette
Americanized form of French Suret: probably a nickname from a diminutive of sûr ‘reliable, sure’, or a topographic name from a diminutive of sureau ‘elder (tree)’. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Surrette. Some characteristic forenames: French Alphee, Alyre, Andree, Elphege, Emile, Odile.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Surette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Surette has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 16859 in popularity, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 17784, indicating a change of -5.49%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 1558 in 2000 to 1575 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of people with the surname Surette per 100,000 decreased from 0.58 to 0.53 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,859 | #17,784 | -5.49% |
| Count | 1,558 | 1,575 | 1.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.53 | -8.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Surette
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity of those bearing the Surette surname. The majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.79% in 2000 to 95.11% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.58% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010. Similarly, there was an increase in those identifying as Black, from 0.90% in 2000 to 1.71% in 2010. The percentage of individuals who identify with two or more races slightly decreased from 0.96% in 2000 to 0.89% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 95.11% | -1.74% |
| Black | 0.9% | 1.71% | 90% |
| Hispanic | 0.58% | 1.4% | 141.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0.89% | -7.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |