Explore the Family Name Sussex
The meaning of Sussex
English: habitational name from the English county of Sussex, named ‘(territory of) the South Saxons’, from Old English sūth ‘south, southern’ + Seaxe ‘Saxons’.
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How common is the last name Sussex in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sussex has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 74,957th in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 78,821st, marking a 5.15% decline. However, the count of individuals with the Sussex surname mildly increased from 240 to 242 during the same period, which is an increase of 0.83%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by about 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #78,821 | -5.15% |
| Count | 240 | 242 | 0.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sussex
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Sussex identify as White, having increased from 88.75% in 2000 to 89.67% in 2010. This indicates a minor growth of 1.04%. Those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 6.25% in 2000 to 4.96% in 2010, a change of -20.64%. Similarly, the percentage of Black individuals with the Sussex surname also saw a decrease during this time period from 4.17% to 3.31%. No individuals with the Sussex surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.75% | 89.67% | 1.04% |
| Hispanic | 6.25% | 4.96% | -20.64% |
| Black | 4.17% | 3.31% | -20.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |