Find out how popular the last name Shuai is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Shuai.

Shuai, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Shuai surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shuai in America

Shuai is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shuai surname appeared 118 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Shuai.

The history of the last name Shuai

The surname "SHUAI" is believed to have originated in China, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is derived from the Chinese word "shuài," which means "marshal" or "commander-in-chief," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with military leaders or individuals holding high-ranking positions in the imperial army.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the historical text "Tang Huiyao," which documents the life and achievements of Shuai Renshi, a prominent military general who served under Emperor Xuanzong during the mid-8th century. Shuai Renshi was renowned for his strategic brilliance and played a crucial role in quelling several uprisings and defending the Tang Empire's borders.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the surname gained prominence in the central and eastern regions of China, particularly in the provinces of Henan, Anhui, and Jiangsu. It is believed that many individuals with the surname "SHUAI" hailed from these areas, where they held positions of influence in local administration and commerce.

The name "SHUAI" can also be traced back to the ancient city of Shuài, located in present-day Henan Province. This city, which existed during the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD), was likely the origin of the surname for some families who adopted the place name as their family name.

Notable individuals with the surname "SHUAI" throughout history include:

1. Shuai Zhongxuan (1211-1278), a prominent Neo-Confucian scholar and philosopher during the Southern Song Dynasty, known for his influential work "Shuaixue."

2. Shuai Jing (1476-1522), a renowned military strategist and author of the Ming Dynasty, whose works on military tactics and strategy were widely studied.

3. Shuai Zhensheng (1841-1901), a prominent Qing Dynasty scholar and official who served as the Governor of Sichuan Province and played a significant role in the Self-Strengthening Movement.

4. Shuai Mu (1912-2003), a celebrated Chinese artist and calligrapher, renowned for his contributions to the development of modern Chinese calligraphy.

5. Shuai Chengxuan (born 1970), a highly acclaimed contemporary writer and poet, recipient of numerous literary awards in China, including the prestigious Lu Xun Literary Prize.

While the surname "SHUAI" may have originated from a military or administrative background, its bearers have made significant contributions across various fields, including philosophy, literature, and the arts, leaving an indelible mark on Chinese history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shuai

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Shuai.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Shuai was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Shuai was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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