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

Suran, 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 Suran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Suran in America

Suran is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Suran surname appeared 173 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 Suran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Suran 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 Suran

The surname SURAN has its roots in India, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word "sura," which means "brave" or "hero." The name was initially used as a title or honorific for warriors and individuals who displayed exceptional courage and valor on the battlefield.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SURAN can be found in the chronicles of the Maratha Empire. During the reign of Shivaji Maharaj, a renowned Maratha warrior named Tanaji Malusare, also known as Tanaji SURAN, played a crucial role in the Battle of Sinhagad in 1670. His bravery and sacrifice during this battle became legendary, and the name SURAN became synonymous with valor and heroism.

In the 18th century, the SURAN surname gained prominence in the region of Rajasthan, particularly among the Rajput clans. The Rajputs were known for their martial traditions and warrior ethos, and the name SURAN was embraced by many families as a symbol of their military prowess and valor.

One notable figure from this period was Maharaja Suraj Mal SURAN, who ruled over the princely state of Bharatpur from 1766 to 1768. He was renowned for his strategic military campaigns and his successful defense of Bharatpur against the Mughal forces.

In the 19th century, the SURAN surname spread across various regions of India, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Punjab. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, several individuals bearing the SURAN name played pivotal roles in the fight against the British East India Company.

One such figure was Kunwar Singh SURAN, a prominent leader from the Jagdishpur region of present-day Bihar. He led a formidable force against the British and was instrumental in the capture of the Arrah town in 1857.

Another notable figure from this era was Rani Laxmi Bai SURAN, the queen regent of the princely state of Jhansi. She is celebrated for her extraordinary courage and leadership during the rebellion, where she fought against the British forces until her last breath in 1858.

Over the centuries, the SURAN surname has been associated with valor, bravery, and a strong military tradition. While the name has its origins in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Suran

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

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

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