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

Surat, 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 Surat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Surat in America

Surat is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Surat surname appeared 189 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 Surat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Surat 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 Surat

The surname "SURAT" is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the state of Gujarat. The name is derived from the city of Surat, which was a major trading center during the medieval period.

Surat was a prominent port city on the Arabian Sea and played a significant role in the spice trade between India and Europe. The city's name is thought to come from the Sanskrit word "sur-kshetra," meaning "good area" or "good territory."

The earliest known record of the surname "SURAT" dates back to the 16th century, when the city of Surat rose to prominence as a hub for maritime trade. During this time, many merchants and traders settled in the city, and some may have adopted the name "SURAT" as their surname.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "SURAT" was Shantidas Surat, a prominent merchant and trader who lived in Surat in the late 16th century. He is mentioned in several historical records of the time.

Another notable figure was Govardhandas Surat, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who lived in Surat in the 17th century. He is known for his contributions to various religious and social causes in the city.

In the 18th century, Khushaldas Surat was a influential trader and businessman based in Surat. He played a crucial role in the city's economic development and was involved in trade with Europe and the Middle East.

During the 19th century, Manekji Surat was a prominent industrialist and philanthropist from Surat. He established several textile mills and was instrumental in the growth of the city's textile industry.

Another notable individual with the surname "SURAT" was Framji Surat, a lawyer and social reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He advocated for various social and legal reforms, particularly in the field of women's rights.

Over time, the surname "SURAT" has spread beyond the city of its origin, as people migrated to different parts of India and even to other countries. However, its roots can be traced back to the historic city of Surat and its rich mercantile heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Surat

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

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

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