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

Suon, 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 Suon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Suon in America

Suon is the 34032nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Suon surname appeared 668 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 Suon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Suon 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 Suon

The surname "SUON" is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period, specifically in the northern region of Normandy. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "suon," which means "swineherd" or "pig keeper." This occupation-based surname was likely adopted by individuals who worked as swineherds or were involved in the raising and tending of pigs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SUON" can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulfus Suon, indicating that the name was already in use by the 11th century.

In the 13th century, records from the Duchy of Normandy mention a nobleman named Guillaume Suon, who held lands near the town of Bayeux. This suggests that the name had gained some prominence and was associated with individuals of higher social standing by that time.

During the 14th century, a renowned scholar and theologian named Jean Suon lived and taught at the University of Paris. He was known for his influential works on medieval philosophy and was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his era.

In the 16th century, a French explorer and navigator named Jacques Suon is recorded as having participated in several expeditions to the Americas, contributing to the exploration and mapping of the New World.

Another notable individual with the surname "SUON" was Marie Suon, a 17th-century French artist and portraitist who gained recognition for her skilled depictions of aristocratic figures and religious scenes.

It is worth noting that over time, the surname "SUON" may have undergone various spelling variations, such as "Suone," "Suonne," or "Syone," due to regional dialects and transcription errors. Additionally, some branches of the family may have adopted different spellings or variations of the name as they migrated to different regions or countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Suon

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

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

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