Explore the Family Name Suri
The meaning of Suri
1. Indian (Punjab): Khatri and Sikh name based on the name of a clan in the Khatri community, from Sanskrit sūri ‘sun, priest, sage’. It is also an epithet of Krishna. 2. Hungarian (Súri): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Sur, in Komárom and Veszprém counties in Hungary and in former Pozsony County, now in Slovakia. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Anil, Darshan, Ramesh, Sanjay, Subhash, Amita, Ashish, Ashu, Atul, Pramod, Promila, Seema.
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How common is the last name Suri in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Suri has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,821, but by 2010, it had jumped up to rank 18,177, marking a 20.35% increase. The number of individuals with the Suri surname also increased from 1,048 in 2000 to 1,531 in 2010, representing a 46.09% growth. Furthermore, the proportion of Suris per 100,000 people grew by 33.33% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,821 | #18,177 | 20.35% |
| Count | 1,048 | 1,531 | 46.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.52 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Suri
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Suri has likewise seen some shifts within the same decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up the majority of Suris, growing 12.61% from 64.79% in 2000 to 72.96% in 2010. However, the percentage of Suris who identified as two or more races decreased by 30.34%, and those identifying as White saw a decrease of 29.92%. The Hispanic population among Suris also declined by 12.01%. No Suris identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 64.79% | 72.96% | 12.61% |
| Hispanic | 13.07% | 11.5% | -12.01% |
| White | 15.84% | 11.1% | -29.92% |
| Two or More Races | 5.34% | 3.72% | -30.34% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |