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

Sousis, 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 Sousis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sousis in America

Sousis is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sousis surname appeared 106 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 Sousis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sousis 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 Sousis

The surname "SOUSIS" is believed to have originated in Greece during the Byzantine period. It is thought to be derived from the Greek word "sousia," which means "rush" or "reed." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a marshy area or worked with reeds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a manuscript from the 12th century, where a man named Georgios Sousis is mentioned as a landowner in the region of Thessaly. Another early reference is found in a document from the 14th century, which lists a Petros Sousis as a merchant in the city of Constantinople.

During the Ottoman period, the name appears to have spread to various parts of the Greek-speaking world. In the 16th century, there are records of a family named Sousis living on the island of Crete. One notable member of this family was Ioannis Sousis (1520-1598), a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Padua in Italy.

In the 18th century, a man named Konstantinos Sousis (1725-1801) gained prominence as a military commander in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. He is celebrated for his bravery and strategic leadership in several battles.

Another prominent figure with the surname Sousis was Alexandros Sousis (1810-1882), a Greek politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to several European countries during the 19th century.

Over the centuries, the name has also been recorded with various spelling variations, such as Soussios, Soussis, and Soussos. Some of these variations may reflect regional dialects or linguistic influences from other cultures.

While the surname Sousis is not extremely common, it has maintained a presence in Greece and among Greek communities around the world. The name has a rich historical legacy, with its roots tracing back to the Byzantine era and its bearers contributing to various fields, including scholarship, military service, and diplomacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sousis

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

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

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