Explore the Family Name Surgeon
The meaning of Surgeon
English and Scottish: occupational name from Middle English sur(ri)gien ‘surgeon’ (Anglo-Norman French surgien, from a derivative of Late Latin chirurgia ‘handiwork’). Before the advent of anesthetics, only crude surgery was possible, and the calling was often combined with that of a barber or bathhouse attendant. Compare Surgenor.
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How common is the last name Surgeon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Surgeon has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 31,592 in 2000 to 33,410 in 2010, representing a change of -5.75%. Similarly, the count for this surname also decreased from 692 in 2000 to 683 in 2010, a decline of 1.3%. The proportion per 100k people also fell by 11.54%, settling at 0.23 in 2010 from 0.26 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,592 | #33,410 | -5.75% |
| Count | 692 | 683 | -1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Surgeon
In terms of ethnic identity, the Surgeon surname showed some notable changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was an emergence in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, going from zero to 1.02. Those identifying as two or more races with this surname decreased by 42.77%. White individuals holding the Surgeon surname saw a slight increase of 0.27%, whereas Hispanic presence reduced by 32.31%. The Black community saw an increase in the use of the Surgeon surname, rising from 38.01% to 39.68%. No change was recorded within the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.49% | 55.64% | 0.27% |
| Black | 38.01% | 39.68% | 4.39% |
| Two or More Races | 3.32% | 1.9% | -42.77% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 1.76% | -32.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |