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

Suren, 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 Suren surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Suren in America

Suren is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Suren surname appeared 168 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 Suren.

We can also compare 2010 data for Suren 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 Suren

The surname Suren has its origins in Armenia, dating back to the ancient kingdom of the same name. It is derived from the Armenian word "sur," meaning "red" or "purple," and is believed to have been initially used to describe someone with red or auburn hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Suren can be found in the 5th century Armenian epic poem, "The Dressing of the Bride," written by Khosrov Angevastsi. The name appears in reference to a character named Suren, who is described as a skilled archer and warrior.

During the medieval period, the Suren family was a prominent noble house in the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, located in what is now southern Turkey. Several members of the family held important positions within the royal court and military ranks.

In the 12th century, a nobleman named Suren Pahlavuni is recorded as having served as the commander of the Armenian forces during the Battle of Raban, a significant conflict against the Seljuk Turks. His bravery and leadership in this battle earned him great renown throughout the region.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Suren was Ashot Suren, a 13th-century Armenian prince and military leader. He played a crucial role in the defense of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia against the Mamluk invasions and is celebrated for his strategic prowess and valor on the battlefield.

The surname Suren has also been associated with various place names throughout Armenia and the surrounding regions. For instance, the village of Surenavan, located in the Ararat Province of modern-day Armenia, is believed to have derived its name from the Suren family, who may have been landowners or influential residents in the area.

In more recent times, the Armenian-American writer and artist Arshile Gorky, born Vosdanig Adoian (1904-1948), is perhaps the most renowned individual to bear the surname Suren. Although he later changed his name, Gorky's original surname was Suren, reflecting his Armenian heritage.

While the surname Suren is still prevalent within Armenia and among Armenian diaspora communities around the world, it remains a proud reminder of the rich cultural and historical legacy of this ancient nation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Suren

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

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

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