Explore the Family Name Surrell
The meaning of Surrell
1. English (Worcestershire): variant of Sorrell 1. 2. Altered form of French Canadian Sorel 2 and, in some cases, possibly also of French Sorel 1, a cognate of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Surrell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Surrell slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname dropped by 6.4% from 42,830 in 2000 to 45,569 in 2010. The total count of people with this surname also saw a slight decrease of 1.47%, falling from 476 individuals in 2000 to 469 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the Surrell surname per 100,000 people declined by 11.11% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #45,569 | -6.4% |
| Count | 476 | 469 | -1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Surrell
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Surrell underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic group was White, accounting for over half of the individuals with this surname, although the percentage decreased slightly from 53.15% to 52.03%. The second most common ethnic identity was Black, which also saw a minor decrease from 38.66% to 37.31%. Notably, there was a significant increase among individuals identifying as two or more races, from 1.89% to 4.90%. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decline from 5.25% to 3.20%, while the Hispanic representation went from zero in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.15% | 52.03% | -2.11% |
| Black | 38.66% | 37.31% | -3.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 4.9% | 159.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.25% | 3.2% | -39.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |