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

Surak, 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 Surak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Surak in America

Surak is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Surak surname appeared 193 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 Surak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Surak 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 Surak

The surname SURAK has its origins in the Sanskrit language, tracing back to ancient India. It is derived from the word "sura," which translates to "brave" or "heroic." This name likely emerged during the Vedic period, around the 2nd millennium BCE, when surnames were initially adopted by various Hindu communities.

During the Maurya Empire, which ruled over a vast territory in the Indian subcontinent from 322 BCE to 185 BCE, the SURAK name gained prominence. Several historical records from this era mention individuals bearing this surname, though specific details are scarce due to the passage of time.

One notable individual was Surak Bhattacharya, a revered scholar and philosopher who lived in the 7th century CE. He is credited with authoring several treatises on Hindu philosophy and is believed to have influenced the development of the Advaita Vedanta school of thought.

In the 11th century, the SURAK name appeared in various manuscripts and inscriptions from the Chola dynasty, which ruled over large parts of southern India. These records indicate that the name was prevalent among the Brahmin community of the time.

The earliest known bearer of the SURAK surname was Surak Mishra, a renowned poet and playwright who lived in the 14th century during the reign of the Delhi Sultanate. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary, were widely celebrated and influenced subsequent generations of writers.

Another notable figure was Surak Thakur, a military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. Thakur played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was praised for his strategic acumen and bravery on the battlefield.

In more recent history, Surak Bhattacharjee (1871-1946) was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer. He actively participated in the Indian independence movement and advocated for the upliftment of marginalized communities, particularly in the field of education.

Surak Sinha (1892-1968) was a distinguished Indian lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the Calcutta High Court. He was renowned for his legal acumen and his contributions to the development of Indian jurisprudence.

The SURAK surname can also be found in various place names across India, such as Surak Nagar, a town in the state of Uttar Pradesh, and Surak Khurd, a village in the state of Haryana. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, indicating the presence of communities bearing this name in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Surak

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

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

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