Explore the Family Name Susong
The meaning of Susong
Altered form of German Susang, unexplained. The surname Susang was in the 18th century found mainly in Hesse, but has since died out in Germany. History: Andrew Susong and his family came from Alsace and Lorraine, France, arriving at Georgetown, SC, in 1777, aboard the ship Victoire, with the Marquis de Lafayette.
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How common is the last name Susong in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Susong ranks as the 54,990th most popular surname in 2010, dropping slightly from its 2000 ranking of 53,420. This represents a minor decrease of -2.94% over ten years. In terms of occurrence, there were 374 instances of this surname in 2010, which shows a small increase of 3.03% from the 363 recorded in 2000. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.13 for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #54,990 | -2.94% |
| Count | 363 | 374 | 3.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Susong
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Susong surname identified as White, accounting for 91.98% in 2010, down slightly from 93.39% in 2000. A small percentage identified as Black, at 4.01% in 2010, showing a significant decrease from 5.23% in 2000. Interestingly, the 2010 Census saw some Susongs identifying with two or more races and as Hispanic, each making up 1.87% of those carrying the surname. However, no Susongs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.39% | 91.98% | -1.51% |
| Black | 5.23% | 4.01% | -23.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |