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

Succes, 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 Succes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Succes in America

Succes is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Succes surname appeared 175 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 Succes.

The history of the last name Succes

The surname "SUCCES" is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "succes," which means "success" or "good fortune." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who was considered successful or fortunate in their endeavors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SUCCES" can be found in the records of the Duchy of Normandy, where a certain Guillaume Succes is mentioned in a document from the year 1198. This suggests that the name was already well-established in northern France by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various records from the region of Picardy, which was known for its thriving textile industry. It is possible that the name was associated with individuals who achieved success in this trade or other commercial endeavors.

The name "SUCCES" can also be traced back to the town of Succès in the department of Haute-Saône in eastern France. This place name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "successus," meaning "advancement" or "progress." It is likely that some individuals bearing the surname "SUCCES" may have originated from or been associated with this particular location.

One notable individual with the surname "SUCCES" was Jean Succes, a French merchant and politician who lived in the 15th century. He served as a member of the Parlement of Paris, which was a prominent judicial and legislative body at the time.

Another prominent figure was Pierre Succes, a French philosopher and writer who was born in 1598 and died in 1672. He is best known for his work "Traité de la Sagesse" (Treatise on Wisdom), which explored themes of morality and virtue.

In the 17th century, the name "SUCCES" also appears in the records of the French colony of Quebec in North America. Jacques Succes, born in 1625, was one of the early settlers in the region and is recorded as having obtained a land grant in the seigneurie of Beaupré.

During the 18th century, the name "SUCCES" was associated with several notable military figures. Louis-Gabriel Succes, born in 1733, was a French naval officer who served with distinction during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.

Another remarkable individual was François-Joseph Succes, born in 1771, who was a general in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic armies. He played a significant role in several campaigns, including the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Succes

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

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 Succes 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.

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

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