Explore the Family Name Susi
The meaning of Susi
Italian (southern): patronymic or plural form of the personal name Suso of ancient Germanic origin, or perhaps from the personal name Susi, which it is believed to be of Hebrew origin. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Dante, Mario, Salvino, Silvio, Aldo, Antonio, Artemio, Assunta, Claudio, Clementina, Concezio, Dino, Enio, Enrico, Orlando, Panfilo. Spanish Bienvenido, Jose, Andres, Ines, Juanita, Salvador.
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How common is the last name Susi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Susi had a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It fell from rank 22,753 in 2000 to rank 23,019 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.17%. However, the count of individuals with the Susi surname increased slightly from 1,053 in 2000 to 1,110 in 2010, reflecting a 5.41% growth rate. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a minor decline of 2.56%, going from 0.39 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,753 | #23,019 | -1.17% |
| Count | 1,053 | 1,110 | 5.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.38 | -2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Susi
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Susi. In 2000, the vast majority of people with this surname identified as White (88.98%), a figure that decreased to 83.24% by 2010. Meanwhile, there was notable growth in other ethnic identities. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 5.98% in 2000 to 8.74% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased from 3.32% to 5.41%. A more significant increase was seen among those who identified with two or more races, jumping from 0.57% to 1.44%. The percentage of individuals who identified as Black remained relatively stable, rising slightly from 1.14% to 1.17%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.98% | 83.24% | -6.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.98% | 8.74% | 46.15% |
| Hispanic | 3.32% | 5.41% | 62.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 1.44% | 152.63% |
| Black | 1.14% | 1.17% | 2.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |