Explore the Family Name Surita
The meaning of Surita
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Zurita.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Surita in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Surita has noticeably increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 37,591st most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 33,856th place - a positive change of nearly 10%. The number of individuals named Surita also increased from 557 in 2000 to 672 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of over 20%. Similarly, the frequency of this name per 100,000 people slightly rose from 0.21 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,591 | #33,856 | 9.94% |
| Count | 557 | 672 | 20.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.23 | 9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Surita
When we look into the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it's evident that the Surita surname has a strong connection with the Hispanic community. This group accounted for almost 92% of the Suritas in 2000 and around 89% in 2010, despite a slight decrease in proportion. There was a significant increase (nearly 66%) of those identifying as Black carrying the Surita name, though they still represent a small fraction of the Surita population. Those who identified their ethnicity as White also increased by almost 39%. However, the count regarding American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010, while there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or mixed race origins among the Suritas during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.38% | 88.99% | -2.62% |
| White | 5.03% | 6.99% | 38.97% |
| Black | 1.8% | 2.98% | 65.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |