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

Suan, 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 Suan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Suan in America

Suan is the 49087th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Suan surname appeared 429 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 Suan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Suan 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 Suan

The surname SUAN is believed to have originated from China, likely during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is derived from the Chinese word "shuan," which means "warm" or "mild," suggesting that the name may have been associated with a person or place with a pleasant climate.

SUAN was traditionally a surname found in the southern regions of China, particularly in the provinces of Guangdong and Fujian. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), where it appeared in a local census record from the city of Guangzhou.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the SUAN surname gained prominence in the literary circles of China. One notable figure was Suan Yingzhong (1536-1604), a renowned scholar and poet who authored several works on Confucian philosophy and classical Chinese literature.

In the 17th century, the SUAN family extended its influence to the coastal areas of Fujian province. A prominent member of this lineage was Suan Xingzhi (1601-1679), a successful merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of schools and libraries in his hometown of Quanzhou.

As Chinese communities spread across Southeast Asia during the 19th century, the SUAN surname also found its way to regions such as Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Suan Teck Kim (1874-1935), a Singaporean businessman and pioneer in the rubber industry.

Another notable figure was Suan Zhongxuan (1858-1923), a Chinese revolutionary and statesman who played a pivotal role in the Xinhai Revolution of 1911, which overthrew the Qing Dynasty and established the Republic of China.

While the SUAN surname may not be as widespread as some other Chinese surnames, it has a rich history spanning over a millennium, with notable bearers who have contributed to various fields, including literature, commerce, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Suan

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

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

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