Explore the Family Name Szura
The meaning of Szura
Polish: nickname from szurać ‘to shuffle’ or from Old Polish szura ‘brother-in-law’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Szura in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Szura saw a slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Szura was ranked as the 79,115th most popular surname, with a total count of 224 individuals. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 81,772, indicating that it had become less common relative to other surnames. However, the actual number of individuals with the Szura surname increased by 3.13% to 231, demonstrating a small increase in absolute terms.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #81,772 | -3.36% |
| Count | 224 | 231 | 3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Szura
The ethnic identity associated with the Szura surname also changed over this period, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of individuals with the Szura surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, but the proportion increased from 91.96% to 96.97%. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly from 8.04% to 3.03%. No individuals with the Szura surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or of two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.96% | 96.97% | 5.45% |
| Hispanic | 8.04% | 3.03% | -62.31% |
| 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% |