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

Srey, 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 Srey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Srey in America

Srey is the 29661st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Srey surname appeared 794 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 Srey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Srey 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 Srey

The surname SREY is believed to have originated in Cambodia, a country located in Southeast Asia. It is thought to have emerged during the Khmer Empire, which ruled over much of the region from the 9th to the 15th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SREY can be found in the Angkor inscriptions, a collection of ancient Khmer writings carved into stone monuments and temple walls. These inscriptions date back to the 10th and 11th centuries and mention individuals bearing the SREY name.

The name SREY is derived from the Khmer word "srey," which means "woman" or "female." It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals born into families or communities that placed a strong emphasis on matrilineal lineage and the importance of women.

In the 14th century, a prominent Khmer scholar and poet named Srey Santhor lived during the reign of King Nripadhama. His works, which included poetry and literary texts, are considered among the most significant contributions to Khmer literature during that period.

Another notable figure with the SREY surname was Srey Soman, a Khmer princess who lived in the 16th century. She was the daughter of King Barom Reachea II and is remembered for her patronage of the arts and her efforts to preserve Khmer cultural traditions.

During the Angkor period, the SREY name was often associated with certain geographical regions within Cambodia, particularly the areas around the ancient cities of Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat. Some of these regions were known as "Srey Srok," which translates to "Land of Women" or "Matrilineal Land."

In the 18th century, a Khmer monk named Srey Visanth was renowned for his knowledge of Buddhist teachings and his contributions to the preservation of Khmer literature and manuscripts. He played a significant role in the revival of Khmer culture during a turbulent period in the country's history.

Another notable figure with the SREY surname was Srey Rath, a Khmer artist and sculptor who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works, which included intricate carvings and statues, were heavily influenced by traditional Khmer artistic styles and helped preserve the country's artistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Srey

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

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

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