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

Sui, 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 Sui surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sui in America

Sui is the 27411th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sui surname appeared 880 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 Sui.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sui 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 Sui

The surname "SUI" is believed to have originated in China, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 3rd century AD during the Three Kingdoms period. It is thought to be derived from the Chinese word "sui," meaning "to follow" or "to comply with," potentially indicating that the name was initially given to someone who was known for their obedience or loyalty.

One of the earliest known references to the surname "SUI" can be found in the historical text "Records of the Three Kingdoms," which documents the life and achievements of the warlord Sui Jing, who lived from around 210 to 263 AD. Sui Jing played a significant role in the establishment of the Cao Wei state during the Three Kingdoms period.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "SUI" was Sui Wendi, also known as Yang Jian, who was the founder of the Sui Dynasty in China. He reigned from 581 to 604 AD and is credited with reuniting the country after centuries of division, paving the way for the prosperous Tang Dynasty that followed.

During the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), the surname "SUI" gained further prominence, with several individuals making significant contributions to various fields. One such example is Sui Yangdi, who reigned as the second and final emperor of the Sui Dynasty from 604 to 618 AD.

In the realm of literature, Sui Shusen, a Chinese poet and calligrapher, left a lasting impact during the 11th century. His poems and calligraphic works were highly acclaimed and are still studied and appreciated today.

Moving forward in history, the surname "SUI" can also be found in the records of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), with notable figures like Sui Shi, a renowned scholar and author who lived during the 16th century.

While the surname "SUI" is predominantly associated with China, it has also been adopted by individuals in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Chinese diaspora communities. However, the core historical significance and roots of the name can be traced back to its Chinese origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sui

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

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

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