Explore the Family Name Suskind
The meaning of Suskind
Jewish (Ashkenazic; Süskind): variant of Süsskind (see Susskind).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Suskind in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Suskind has witnessed a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 120,330 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to 124,548—a decline of 3.51%. However, the number of individuals with the Suskind surname actually increased during this period, from 133 to 138, reflecting a growth rate of 3.76%. The proportion of people with the Suskind surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #120,330 | #124,548 | -3.51% |
| Count | 133 | 138 | 3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Suskind
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a subtle shift for those bearing the surname Suskind. While the majority identified as White in both 2000 (95.49%) and 2010 (91.30%), there was a slight decrease of 4.39% over that decade. Interestingly, the data shows an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identification within this group, rising from 0 to 3.62% in 2010. The categories for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identification remained at 0.00%, indicating no change or representation from these groups was reported during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 91.3% | -4.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |