2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Surritt
A locational surname derived from a place name in England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Surritt. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Surritt surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Surritt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Surritt, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Surritt
The surname Surritt has its origins in the English county of Shropshire, dating back to the late 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "sur" and "hryth," meaning a rough, sour stream or brook. Variations in spelling include Sourrytht, Surret, Surreyt, and Surryth.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Surritt can be found in the Shropshire Manorial Records of 1296, where a Robert Surrett is listed as a tenant farmer. Another early mention is in the Herefordshire Parish Registers of 1428, which document the marriage of Alice Surryth to William Smythe.
The Surritt name appears to have been particularly concentrated in the villages and hamlets around the River Severn in Shropshire, such as Bridgnorth, Broseley, and Ironbridge. This geographic association lends credence to the theory that the name originated from a description of a local waterway.
One notable bearer of the Surritt name was John Surritt (c.1520-1588), a renowned blacksmith and ironmonger from Broseley. His skills in metalworking were highly sought after, and he was commissioned to create ornamental ironwork for several churches and manor houses in the region.
Another significant figure was Elizabeth Surritt (1640-1712), a prominent Quaker and advocate for religious tolerance. She faced persecution for her beliefs but remained steadfast in her convictions, hosting clandestine meetings of Quakers in her home in Shrewsbury.
In the 18th century, the Surritt family expanded their presence beyond Shropshire, with Thomas Surritt (1725-1804) establishing a successful brewery in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire. His descendant, James Surritt (1789-1862), continued the family business and became a respected figure in the local community.
The Surritt name also has a connection to the early colonization of North America. Records show that Henry Surritt (1635-1702) was among the first English settlers in Virginia, arriving in the Jamestown colony in 1657. He later moved to Maryland, where he acquired a substantial tract of land and established a tobacco plantation.
While the Surritt surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and is deeply rooted in the rural landscapes of western England. The name serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of those who bore it through the ages.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Surritt
Among Census respondents with the surname Surritt, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Surritt bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Surritt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.7% · 105
- Two or more races6.8% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Surritt
Surritt appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-13 bearers (-10.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,161 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+6 bearers (+5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,077 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.5%) | Down 21,161 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.4%) | Up 4,077 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Surritt surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #144,270 | 2.7% |
| Count | 111 | 117 | 5.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Surritt bearers went from 111 to 117 (+5.4% change). The surname moved up 4,077 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #144,270.
FAQ
Surritt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Surritt?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Surritt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Surritt?
Surritt ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Surritt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Surritt.
Has Surritt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Surritt went from 111 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 6 (+5.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Surritt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Surritt, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Surritt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.7% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Surritt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.7%), Two or More Races (6.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Surritt (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Surritt mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name in England. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Surritt (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Surritt?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Surritt at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.