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

Suria, 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 Suria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Suria in America

Suria is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Suria surname appeared 179 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 Suria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Suria 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 Suria

The surname SURIA originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern region known as Punjab. The name can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Mughal Empire. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "surya," meaning sun or solar deity, suggesting a possible connection to ancient Hindu deities or celestial bodies.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SURIA can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions a noble family bearing the name SURIA, indicating their influential status during that period.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Suria Khan rose to prominence as a military commander in the Mughal army. He played a crucial role in several campaigns and battles, leaving a lasting impact on the region's history.

During the late 18th century, the SURIA name appeared in various land ownership records and legal documents in the Punjab region. This suggests that the family had established themselves as landowners and wielded significant influence in the area.

As the British Empire expanded its control over the Indian subcontinent in the 19th century, several individuals with the surname SURIA held important positions within the colonial administration. One such figure was Suria Singh (1820-1890), who served as a prominent civil servant and played a key role in implementing British policies in the Punjab region.

Another notable individual was Suria Lal (1845-1912), a renowned scholar and educator who made significant contributions to the field of Sanskrit literature. He authored several books and was recognized for his efforts in preserving and promoting the ancient Indian literary traditions.

In the 20th century, Suria Mitra (1892-1964) gained recognition as a pioneering Indian scientist and researcher in the field of physics. He made groundbreaking discoveries in the areas of cosmic rays and nuclear physics, earning him widespread acclaim both within India and internationally.

While the surname SURIA has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. Despite its geographical dispersal, the name continues to carry a rich historical legacy and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Suria

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

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

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