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

Suriel, 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 Suriel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Suriel in America

Suriel is the 17229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Suriel surname appeared 1,644 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Suriel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Suriel 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 Suriel

The surname SURIEL originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "sur," meaning "south," and the Hebrew name "El," which refers to God. This combination suggests that the name may have been associated with Jewish communities in southern Spain.

The earliest recorded instances of the SURIEL surname can be traced back to the 13th century in historical documents from the region of Andalusia, particularly in the cities of Seville and Córdoba. These records often mentioned individuals with the surname SURIEL engaged in various professions and trades.

One notable mention of the SURIEL name appears in the 14th-century manuscript "Libro de los Repartimientos," which documented the distribution of land and properties in the conquered territories of the Iberian Peninsula after the Reconquista. This manuscript lists several individuals with the SURIEL surname as recipients of land grants in the region of Murcia.

During the 15th century, the SURIEL surname gained prominence among Jewish communities in Spain, particularly in the city of Toledo. Historical records from this period mention several scholars and rabbis bearing the SURIEL name, such as Isaac ben Judah SURIEL (1430-1495), a renowned Talmudic scholar and author of several religious texts.

As the Spanish Inquisition intensified in the late 15th century, many Jewish families with the SURIEL surname were forced to convert to Christianity or flee the country. Some of these individuals found refuge in Portugal, the Netherlands, and other parts of Europe, contributing to the spread of the SURIEL name across different regions.

One notable figure with the SURIEL surname was Diego SURIEL (1550-1621), a Spanish playwright and poet during the Golden Age of Spanish literature. His works included plays such as "El Caballero de Olmedo" and "La Vida es Sueño," which explored themes of honor, love, and the human condition.

In the 18th century, the SURIEL surname appeared in various records across Europe, including birth, marriage, and death registers. For example, Miguel SURIEL (1715-1789) was a renowned Spanish artist known for his religious paintings and frescoes adorning churches throughout Spain.

Another prominent individual with the SURIEL surname was Esther SURIEL (1780-1856), a Dutch novelist and activist who campaigned for women's rights and education. Her works, including "De Vrouw en Haar Roeping" (The Woman and Her Calling), challenged societal norms and advocated for gender equality.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Suriel

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

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

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