Explore the Family Name Surfus
The meaning of Surfus
Americanized form of German Zerfas or its variant Zerfass. Compare Surface.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Surfus in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Surfus" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 69,201 in popularity and dropped to 76,533 by 2010, marking a 10.6% decrease. Similarly, the count of people with the surname also diminished from 265 to 251, indicating a 5.28% decline. The proportion per 100k people likewise fell by 10%, going from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #76,533 | -10.6% |
| Count | 265 | 251 | -5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Surfus
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that almost all individuals named Surfus identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.74% claimed this ethnic identity, and the number slightly increased to 98.80% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native for the same period, as these categories consistently registered zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 98.8% | 1.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |