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

Suit, 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 Suit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Suit in America

Suit is the 27277th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Suit surname appeared 886 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 Suit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Suit 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 Suit

The surname "SUIT" is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "sute," which referred to a type of dark-colored fabric or clothing. This word was likely a cognate of the French word "suite," meaning a set or ensemble of clothing.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval tax rolls and court records from various counties in England, such as Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. For example, a certain Richard Suit was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1273.

The name may have also been associated with occupational surnames, referring to individuals who were tailors, drapers, or involved in the production or sale of clothing materials. Additionally, some sources suggest that the name could have originated as a nickname for someone who habitually wore dark or somber attire.

One notable historical figure with the surname Suit was Sir John Suit, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 16th century. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1565 and was known for his philanthropy and support of various charitable causes.

Another significant bearer of the name was William Suit, a Puritan minister who emigrated from England to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 17th century. He was a influential figure in the early colonial settlements and played a role in the establishment of the Cambridge church.

In the 18th century, there was a family of Suits who owned a large estate in the county of Derbyshire, England. One member of this family, Thomas Suit (1725-1799), was a renowned horticulturist and botanist who helped establish one of the first botanical gardens in the region.

A notable American figure with the surname Suit was Ezra Suit (1794-1877), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Ohio. He was involved in various industrial and commercial ventures, and his wealth allowed him to make significant contributions to educational and charitable institutions in his community.

Another prominent American Suit was Mary Suit (1856-1938), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She was instrumental in establishing some of the first women's colleges in the United States and played a key role in the suffrage movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Suit

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

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

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