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

Sookhoo, 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 Sookhoo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sookhoo in America

Sookhoo is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sookhoo surname appeared 257 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 Sookhoo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sookhoo to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Sookhoo

The surname Sookhoo originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. It is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit language, with "sookh" meaning happiness or joy. The surname likely evolved from an occupation or a descriptive name given to someone who was known for their cheerful or joyful demeanor.

The earliest known records of the Sookhoo surname date back to the 16th century when it appeared in various historical documents from the Mughal Empire. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Sukhoo" or "Sookhoo," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

One notable historical figure bearing this surname was Bhai Sookhoo Singh (1665-1735), a prominent Sikh warrior and scholar who played a crucial role in the defense of the Sikh faith during the turbulent times of the Mughal rule. His bravery and devotion earned him a place in the annals of Sikh history.

In the 18th century, the Sookhoo surname found its way to the Caribbean region, particularly in the island nations of Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, and Suriname. This migration was largely due to the indentured labor system that brought thousands of Indians to work on the sugar plantations in these regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sookhoo surname in the Caribbean can be found in the archives of the British West Indies, where a man named Rattun Sookhoo (1785-1860) is listed as an indentured laborer who arrived in Trinidad in the early 19th century.

Another notable figure with the Sookhoo surname was Shivlal Sookhoo (1890-1965), a prominent labor leader and politician in Guyana. He played a pivotal role in advocating for the rights of indentured workers and was instrumental in the formation of the Manpower Citizens' Association, one of the earliest labor unions in the region.

In the 20th century, the Sookhoo surname gained further recognition with individuals like Leela Sookhoo (1920-2005), a celebrated Trinidadian writer and educator. Her works explored themes of identity, culture, and the experiences of the Indian diaspora in the Caribbean.

Other notable individuals with the Sookhoo surname include Suren Sookhoo (born 1955), a renowned Guyanese artist known for his vibrant and culturally rich paintings, and Rajendra Sookhoo (born 1960), a distinguished physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of theoretical particle physics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sookhoo

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

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 Sookhoo 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sookhoo has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Sookhoo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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