2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sueing
A surname derived from the Old French word "sieu," meaning a furrow or trench.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Sueing. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sueing 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Sueing in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sueing, the largest self-reported group is Black at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.1%) and White (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sueing
The surname "SUEING" has its origins in England, first appearing in historical records during the late 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "suingan," meaning "to swing" or "to oscillate." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who performed a swinging or oscillating task, such as a bell-ringer or a blacksmith.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1197, where a person named "Robertus le Sueing" is mentioned. This early spelling variation highlights the name's evolution over time.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, including "Swying" and "Swynge," further indicating its connection to the Old English word "suingan." During this period, the surname was predominantly found in the northern counties of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire.
The Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like record of landowners and tenants in England, includes an entry for a "John le Swynge" from Derbyshire. This document provides valuable insight into the geographic distribution of the name during the medieval period.
One notable figure bearing the surname "SUEING" was Sir William Sueing, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War in 1346. His bravery and prowess on the battlefield earned him recognition and lands in Gloucestershire.
Another individual of historical significance was Elizabeth Sueing (c. 1510-1578), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Lincolnshire. She is remembered for her generous endowments to local churches and charitable institutions.
In the 16th century, the surname evolved into its modern spelling of "SUEING," as evidenced by records from the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham, which mention a "Thomas SUEING" in 1567.
During the 17th century, the name "SUEING" gained prominence in the field of literature. John SUEING (1592-1670) was an English poet and playwright who contributed to the flourishing Renaissance literary scene.
The 18th century saw the rise of a prominent SUEING family in the city of Bristol. Samuel SUEING (1725-1789) was a successful merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city's development and founded several charitable institutions.
In the 19th century, the surname "SUEING" became associated with the field of law. Sir Edward SUEING (1819-1892) was a renowned barrister and judge who served as the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 1885 to 1892.
Throughout its history, the surname "SUEING" has maintained a strong presence in various regions of England, particularly in the northern counties and the Midlands. Its evolution from the Old English word "suingan" reflects the rich linguistic heritage of the English language and the diverse occupations and roles that contributed to the formation of surnames.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sueing
Among Census respondents with the surname Sueing, the largest self-reported group is Black at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.1%) and White (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Sueing 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 Sueing surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American88.4% · 99
- Two or more races7.1% · 8
- White1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sueing
Sueing appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#126,765
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
+27 bearers (+25.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 15,023 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-23 bearers (-17.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,189 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #126,765 | 135 | 0.05 | +27 bearers (+25.0%) | Up 15,023 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -23 bearers (-17.0%) | Down 21,189 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 Sueing 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 | #126,765 | #147,954 | -16.7% |
| Count | 135 | 112 | -17.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -25.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sueing bearers went from 135 to 112 (-17.0% change). The surname moved down 21,189 positions in the national ranking, going from #126,765 to #147,954.
FAQ
Sueing surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sueing?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Sueing. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Sueing?
Sueing ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Sueing. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Sueing.
Has Sueing become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sueing went from 135 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 23 (-17.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #126,765 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Sueing?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sueing, the largest self-reported group is Black at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.1%) and White (1.8%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sueing in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.4% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sueing appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (88.4%), Two or More Races (7.1%), White (1.8%). 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 Sueing (2000, 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 Sueing mean?
A surname derived from the Old French word "sieu," meaning a furrow or trench. 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 Sueing (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 Sueing?
Want to know how many people have the surname Sueing? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.