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

Srouji, 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 Srouji surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Srouji in America

Srouji is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Srouji surname appeared 182 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 Srouji.

We can also compare 2010 data for Srouji 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 Srouji

The surname Srouji is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of Lebanon and Syria. It is derived from the Arabic word "surujiyah," which means "of Syrian origin." This suggests that the name has roots that can be traced back to the ancient civilizations of the Levant region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Srouji can be found in historical documents from the 16th century, during the Ottoman Empire's rule over the region. These records often referred to individuals with this surname as merchants or artisans, indicating that the name was associated with certain professions or trades.

In the 19th century, the Srouji name appeared in various Lebanese and Syrian manuscripts, particularly those related to genealogical records and family histories. This suggests that the name had gained prominence and recognition within specific communities and regions.

Historically, the Srouji surname has been associated with several notable individuals, including:

1. Hanna Srouji (1810-1887), a prominent Lebanese writer and intellectual who made significant contributions to Arabic literature during the Nahda period.

2. Khalil Srouji (1859-1938), a renowned Syrian poet and playwright, known for his works that celebrated Arab culture and identity.

3. Fouad Srouji (1905-1981), a Syrian-Lebanese architect and urban planner who played a vital role in the development of modern cities in the Middle East, including Beirut and Damascus.

4. Samir Srouji (1932-2010), a Palestinian-Lebanese artist and sculptor whose works explored themes of identity, displacement, and cultural heritage.

5. Johny Srouji (born 1965), a senior executive at Apple Inc., responsible for overseeing the company's chip development and hardware technologies.

It is worth noting that variations in the spelling of the surname Srouji can be found in historical records, such as Sroughi, Srougi, or Srougi. Additionally, the name has been associated with certain place names and locations in the Middle East, reflecting the geographical origins and migration patterns of families bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Srouji

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

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

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