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

Suga, 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 Suga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Suga in America

Suga is the 59171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Suga surname appeared 342 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 Suga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Suga 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 Suga

The surname SUGA is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, likely in the regions that are now parts of modern-day India and Bangladesh. It is thought to have derived from the Sanskrit word "shukra," which means "bright" or "brilliant," and was often used as a descriptive name for individuals with a fair complexion or a radiant personality.

The earliest known records of the name SUGA date back to the 12th century, when it appeared in various manuscripts and inscriptions from the region. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Shukra" or "Shukla," reflecting its Sanskrit roots.

One notable historical figure bearing the name SUGA was Shukra Acharya, a renowned Hindu philosopher and astrologer who lived in the 5th century BCE. He is credited with authoring several important works on astrology, including the "Shukra Niti" and the "Shukra Samhita."

In the 16th century, the name SUGA gained prominence in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent. During this time, a prominent Bengali poet and scholar named Suga Thakur (1550-1625) rose to fame for his contributions to the literary and cultural traditions of the region.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname SUGA was Suga Madhava (1490-1560), a Hindu philosopher and mathematician from the Vijayanagar Empire in southern India. He is best known for his work on the concept of infinite series and his contributions to the field of calculus.

As the Indian diaspora spread across the globe, the name SUGA also traveled with them. In the 19th century, a prominent Indian businessman named Suga Chand (1818-1892) established a successful trading company in Singapore, becoming one of the earliest Indian settlers in the region.

Over the centuries, the surname SUGA has also been found in various place names and geographical locations across South Asia. For example, the village of Sugaon in the Indian state of Maharashtra is believed to have derived its name from the presence of families with the surname SUGA in the area.

While the surname SUGA has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its rich history and linguistic origins can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language and the vibrant cultural traditions of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Suga

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

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

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