2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sued
A surname derived from the German verb "sieden," meaning "to boil."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Sued. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sued surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Sued in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sued, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 59.3%. The next largest groups are White (35.2%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sued
The surname "SUED" is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, likely in the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the old German word "sued," which means "south." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive surname for someone who lived in the southern part of a town or region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SUED" can be found in the town records of Augsburg, Germany, dating back to the late 15th century. In these records, there is mention of a family with the surname "Sued" residing in the southern part of the town.
In the 16th century, the name "SUED" appeared in various church records and legal documents across southern Germany and Austria. Notable individuals with this surname during this time period include Johann Sued, a merchant from Nuremberg (1510-1582), and Anna Sued, a landowner from Bavaria (1547-1619).
As the centuries progressed, the name "SUED" spread to other parts of Europe, particularly as people migrated and settled in new areas. In the 18th century, there are records of a family with the surname "Sued" residing in the town of Vilna, which was then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
One of the most notable figures with the surname "SUED" was Karl Sued, a German philosopher and writer who lived in the 19th century (1805-1878). He was known for his works on ethics and political philosophy, and his ideas influenced the development of German idealism.
Another significant individual with this surname was Emma Sued, a German painter and artist who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries (1862-1924). She was renowned for her landscapes and portraits, and her works were exhibited in several prestigious galleries across Europe.
In the 20th century, the name "SUED" continued to be found in various parts of Germany, Austria, and other German-speaking regions. One notable figure was Hans Sued, a German soldier and military strategist who served in World War II (1901-1980).
While the surname "SUED" is not as common as some other German surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including merchants, landowners, philosophers, artists, and military figures.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sued
Among Census respondents with the surname Sued, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 59.3%. The next largest groups are White (35.2%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Sued bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sued surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino59.3% · 64
- White35.2% · 38
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sued
Sued appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-3 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,588 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 2,588 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sued surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #150,935 | -1.7% |
| Count | 111 | 108 | -2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sued bearers went from 111 to 108 (-2.7% change). The surname moved down 2,588 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #150,935.
FAQ
Sued surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sued?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Sued. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Sued?
Sued ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Sued. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sued.
Has Sued become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sued went from 111 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Sued?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sued, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 59.3%. The next largest groups are White (35.2%) and Black (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sued in the 2020 Census, accounting for 59.3% (64 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sued appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (59.3%), White (35.2%), Black (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sued (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sued mean?
A surname derived from the German verb "sieden," meaning "to boil." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sued (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Sued?
You can see how many people have the last name Sued on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.