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

Surpris, 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 Surpris surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Surpris in America

Surpris is the 65782nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Surpris surname appeared 301 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 Surpris.

We can also compare 2010 data for Surpris 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 Surpris

The surname Surpris originated in France during the 16th century. It is derived from the Old French word "surpris," which means "surprised" or "astonished." This name was likely given as a descriptive surname to someone who had a habit of being easily surprised or who was known for their surprised expressions.

The earliest recorded instances of the Surpris surname can be found in parish records from the region of Normandy in northern France. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Jean Surpris, who was born in the village of Rouen in 1542.

In the 17th century, the Surpris surname began to spread to other parts of France, with records showing families with this name living in Paris, Bordeaux, and Lyon. During this time, variations of the spelling emerged, such as Surprize and Surprize.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the Surpris surname was Pierre Surpris (1712-1789), a French philosopher and writer who published several works on ethics and morality. His most famous work, "Traité sur la Surprise" (Treatise on Surprise), explored the concept of surprise and its role in human experience.

Another notable bearer of the Surpris name was Marie-Antoinette Surpris (1765-1832), a French actress who gained fame for her performances in comedic plays. She was known for her ability to convey a sense of surprise and shock on stage, which earned her the nickname "La Surprenante" (The Surprising One).

In the 19th century, the Surpris surname made its way to other parts of Europe and the Americas through immigration. One notable figure from this era was Jacques Surpris (1820-1892), a French-American artist who specialized in painting portraits and landscapes. He settled in New Orleans, Louisiana, and his works can be found in several art museums across the United States.

Another notable bearer of the Surpris name was Louise Surpris (1878-1956), a French educator and women's rights activist. She advocated for equal educational opportunities for women and played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in France.

Throughout history, the Surpris surname has been associated with various occupations, from writers and artists to educators and activists. While relatively uncommon, this name has left its mark across different countries and cultures, reflecting the enduring legacy of those who bore it with a sense of surprise and wonder.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Surpris

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

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

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