Explore the Family Name Suy
The meaning of Suy
1. Cambodian: written ស៊ុយ, of Chinese origin, from 隋 (see Sui 1). 2. Catalan: unexplained. 3. Flemish: cognate of French and Walloon Soyer. Compare Sooy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Suy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Suy has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,766 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 41,959, representing a change of roughly 23.38 percent. The count of individuals with this surname rose from 352 to 518, marking an increase of 47.16 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Suy per 100,000 also grew from 0.13 to 0.18, indicating a 38.46 percent rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #41,959 | 23.38% |
| Count | 352 | 518 | 47.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.18 | 38.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Suy
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those carrying the surname Suy identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, there was a decrease in this group from 78.41 percent in 2000 to 70.66 percent in 2010. During the same period, there was a significant increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 10.23 percent to 24.71 percent. Interestingly, the proportion reporting two or more races dropped sharply by 77.39 percent whereas the percentage of those who identified as white saw a smaller decrease of around 21.41 percent. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 78.41% | 70.66% | -9.88% |
| Hispanic | 10.23% | 24.71% | 141.54% |
| White | 3.69% | 2.9% | -21.41% |
| Two or More Races | 5.97% | 1.35% | -77.39% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |