Explore the Family Name Susser
The meaning of Susser
German (Süsser) and Jewish (Ashkenazic; also Süsser): variant of Süss (see Suess). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moshe, Isak, Levi, Reuven.
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How common is the last name Susser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Susser has seen a slight decline over the years. In 2000, Susser was ranked as the 58,130th most popular surname in the United States with 327 individuals carrying the name, or about 0.12 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, it had slipped to the 68,345th position, representing a drop of approximately 17.57 percent. The number of individuals with the surname also decreased to 288, which is an 11.93 percent decrease from the previous decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #68,345 | -17.57% |
| Count | 327 | 288 | -11.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Susser
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Susser has remained largely consistent, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (97.25 percent) of those bearing the Susser surname identified as White. This proportion saw a slight decrease by 2010, coming in at 96.18 percent. Interestingly, there was no recorded ethnicity for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census periods. However, there was a notable emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within the Susser surname bearers, accounting for 3.47 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 96.18% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |