Explore the Family Name Surman
The meaning of Surman
English: variant of Shurman or Sherman with Sh- unpalatalized to S-.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Surman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Surman decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,857th in prevalence in the United States but fell to 29,822nd by 2010, marking a decline of nearly 20%. The actual number of individuals with this surname also fell from 940 in 2000 to 788 in 2010, a decrease of around 16%. The proportion of people named Surman per 100,000 U.S. residents dropped about 23% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,857 | #29,822 | -19.97% |
| Count | 940 | 788 | -16.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.27 | -22.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Surman
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Surman, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked with individuals identifying as White, though there was a small decrease in this group from 95.74% in 2000 to 93.53% in 2010. Over these years, the Hispanic representation increased significantly, going from 0.64% to 2.03%, which indicates over a 217% change. People identified as Black showed a slight reduction from 3.19% to 3.17%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no recorded changes. In 2010, the surname started showing up amongst those who identify with two or more races, accounting for 0.76% of the total Surmans.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 93.53% | -2.31% |
| Black | 3.19% | 3.17% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 2.03% | 217.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |