Explore the Family Name Susman
The meaning of Susman
Americanized form of German Süssmann or a variant of Jewish Sussman (see Sussman). This form of the surname of German origin is also found in Slovenia. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ari, Avram, Beril, Devorah.
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How common is the last name Susman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Susman saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,563rd in terms of surname prevalence in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 34,539th place, marking a decrease of 9.43%. The count of individuals with the Susman surname also shrunk during this period from 693 to 655, representing a decline of 5.48%. The proportion of people named Susman per 100,000 population fell by 15.38% from 0.26 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,563 | #34,539 | -9.43% |
| Count | 693 | 655 | -5.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Susman
In terms of ethnicity, the Susman surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 95.09% of individuals with the surname identified as White, and this slightly increased to 95.57% in 2010. During this decade, there was also a notable shift in other ethnic identities associated with the Susman name. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or part of two or more races in 2000, by 2010 these groups represented 0.76% and 1.07% respectively of those with the Susman surname. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.89% to 1.98%, a change of -31.49%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.09% | 95.57% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 1.98% | -31.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |