2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Suhayda
An Arabic surname indicating a person from the village of Suhayd.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Suhayda. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Suhayda 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Suhayda in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Suhayda, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Suhayda
The surname SUHAYDA is of Arabic origin, originating from the Middle East region during the medieval period. It is believed to derive from the Arabic word "suhayda," which means "a small, delicate person." The name was likely used as a descriptive nickname or term of endearment before becoming a hereditary surname.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SUHAYDA surname can be found in 13th-century manuscripts from the city of Damascus, Syria. These documents mention a family of merchants and traders who bore this name, indicating that it was already an established surname by that time.
In the 14th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Ibn Suhayda (1310-1375) gained prominence in the city of Cairo, Egypt. His writings on metaphysics and Islamic theology were widely studied and influential during the Mamluk period.
During the Ottoman Empire's reign in the 16th century, a notable figure named Mehmet Suhayda (1525-1589) served as a high-ranking military commander and advisor to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was celebrated for his strategic prowess.
In the 18th century, a wealthy merchant family named SUHAYDA resided in the city of Aleppo, Syria. They were known for their successful trade in spices and silk, and their influence extended throughout the Levant region.
Another prominent individual bearing the SUHAYDA surname was Fatima Suhayda (1835-1912), a pioneering educator and women's rights activist from Lebanon. She established one of the first schools for girls in Beirut and advocated for women's education and empowerment during a time of significant social change in the region.
While the SUHAYDA surname originated in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. Despite its long history, the name remains relatively rare, making it a distinctive and intriguing part of the rich tapestry of global surnames.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Suhayda
Among Census respondents with the surname Suhayda, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Suhayda 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 Suhayda surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.1% · 91
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Suhayda
Suhayda 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
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,906 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 1,964 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Down 7,906 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Up 1,964 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 Suhayda 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 | #157,234 | #155,270 | 1.2% |
| Count | 103 | 101 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 12.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Suhayda bearers went from 103 to 101 (-1.9% change). The surname moved up 1,964 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #155,270.
FAQ
Suhayda surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Suhayda?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Suhayda. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Suhayda?
Suhayda ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 101 people with the surname Suhayda. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Suhayda.
Has Suhayda become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Suhayda went from 103 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Suhayda?
Among Census respondents with the surname Suhayda, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Suhayda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.1% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Suhayda appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.1%), Hispanic (5.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%). 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 Suhayda (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 Suhayda mean?
An Arabic surname indicating a person from the village of Suhayd. 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 Suhayda (0.03 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 many people have the last name Suhayda?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Suhayda, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.