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

Surati, 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 Surati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Surati in America

Surati is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Surati surname appeared 147 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 Surati.

We can also compare 2010 data for Surati 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 Surati

The surname SURATI has its origins in India, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the city of Surat, located in the western Indian state of Gujarat. Surat was a prominent port city and a major center of trade and commerce during the Mughal era, attracting traders and merchants from various parts of the world.

The name SURATI was likely adopted by individuals who hailed from or had close connections with the city of Surat. It may have initially been used as a descriptive term to identify someone's place of origin or residence before eventually becoming a hereditary family name.

One of the earliest known references to the name SURATI can be found in the records of the East India Company, which established a trading post in Surat in the early 17th century. These records mention several merchants and traders with the surname SURATI, indicating the name's association with the city's prosperous mercantile community.

In the 18th century, the name SURATI appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts related to the region. For instance, the "Mirat-i-Ahmadi," a chronicle of Gujarat written by Ali Muhammad Khan in the 1760s, mentions several individuals with the SURATI surname who held influential positions in the local administration and trade circles.

Notable individuals bearing the SURATI surname include:

1. Virji Vora Surati (c. 1590-1660), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Surat, known for his contributions to religious institutions and charitable works.
2. Manekji Surati (1729-1807), a renowned shipbuilder and trader who played a significant role in the development of Surat's maritime industry.
3. Framji Surati (1810-1878), a prominent educator and social reformer who established several schools and advocated for women's education in Surat.
4. Naoroji Surati (1845-1921), a pioneering industrialist and businessman who founded one of the first textile mills in Surat.
5. Bai Motlibai Surati (1860-1932), a philanthropist and social activist who worked towards improving the lives of women and children in Surat.

While the surname SURATI originated in the city of Surat, it has since spread to other parts of India and the world, carried by individuals and families who migrated from the region. The name remains closely associated with the rich cultural heritage and mercantile traditions of Surat, reflecting the city's historical significance as a major trading hub in the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Surati

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

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

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