Explore the Family Name Syrett
The meaning of Syrett
English: 1. from the Middle English personal name Sired, Siret (Old English Sigerǣd, from sige ‘victory’ + rǣd ‘counsel’). 2. occasionally perhaps from the Middle English female personal name Sireth, Sigrith (Old Norse Sigríthr, Sighrīth, from sigr ‘victory’ + fríthr ‘beautiful’). 3. available post-medieval evidence suggests that in the northern counties Syrett, Sirret, etc. are late variants of Sarratt.
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How common is the last name Syrett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Syrett has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 58,553rd most popular surname and increased to the 57,234th rank in 2010, showing a positive change of 2.25. The number of people with this surname also rose from 324 to 356 during this period, which is an increase of 9.88. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.12 over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #57,234 | 2.25% |
| Count | 324 | 356 | 9.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Syrett
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides us with insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Syrett. In 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname. However, the data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname are White, with a percentage increasing from 93.83 in 2000 to 96.35 in 2010. There was also a group identifying as Two or more races in 2000, but this category did not appear in the 2010 census for this surname. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease of 20.24%, dropping from 2.47% in 2000 to 1.97% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.83% | 96.35% | 2.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 1.97% | -20.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |