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

Surana, 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 Surana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Surana in America

Surana is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Surana surname appeared 206 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 Surana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Surana 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 Surana

The surname "SURANA" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Rajasthan. It is a Rajput surname that can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 8th to 12th centuries CE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Suran," which means "brave" or "warrior."

In ancient Indian texts and manuscripts, such as the Prithviraj Raso, a historical epic poem written in the 12th century, there are references to Rajput clans and individuals bearing the surname Surana. These texts provide valuable insights into the history and significance of this name during the medieval era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Surana can be found in the writings of the renowned Rajput historian, Kalhan, who lived in the 12th century. He documented the exploits of several Rajput warriors and nobles, including those with the surname Surana.

The name has also been associated with various place names and older spellings of place names in Rajasthan. For example, the town of Surana, located in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, is believed to have been named after a prominent Surana family that once ruled the area.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Surana. One such figure was Rao Surtan Surana (1520-1587), a renowned Rajput warrior and chieftain who played a significant role in the defense of Mewar against the Mughal Empire. Another prominent figure was Rao Bhanwar Singh Surana (1638-1711), a Rajput ruler who served as the Maharaja of Kishangarh and was known for his patronage of arts and architecture.

Rani Durgavati Surana (1524-1564), a Rajput queen of the Gondwana kingdom, was celebrated for her bravery and military prowess. She fought valiantly against the Mughal forces and is remembered as one of the most iconic female warriors in Indian history.

In more recent times, Ghanshyam Das Surana (1901-1987) was a prominent Indian industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of education and healthcare in Rajasthan.

The surname Surana has also been associated with literary and artistic achievements. Manohar Surana (1931-2019) was a renowned Indian poet and writer who received numerous accolades, including the Sahitya Akademi Award, for his contributions to Hindi literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Surana

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

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

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