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

Surti, 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 Surti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Surti in America

Surti is the 51941st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Surti surname appeared 400 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 Surti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Surti 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 Surti

The surname SURTI originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the western state of Gujarat. It is derived from the word "Surat," which was the name of a prominent city and trading port in Gujarat. The city of Surat has been a center of commerce and culture for centuries, dating back to the 16th century when it was a significant port for trade with Europe and the Middle East.

The name SURTI likely arose as a way to identify individuals or families who hailed from the city of Surat or its surrounding areas. It is a locational surname, meaning it is derived from a place name. This type of surname was common in many cultures, as it helped distinguish people from different regions or settlements.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname SURTI can be found in the chronicles of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over parts of India from the 16th to the 19th century. During this time, Surat was a thriving center of trade and commerce, and merchants and traders from the city were known throughout the region.

Notable individuals with the surname SURTI include Natwarlal Surti, an Indian politician and freedom fighter who was born in 1906 and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. Another prominent figure was Kanji Surti, a successful businessman and philanthropist from Surat who lived in the 19th century and made significant contributions to the city's development.

In the realm of literature, Ramanlal Surti was a celebrated Gujarati poet and writer who was born in 1876 and is considered one of the pioneers of modern Gujarati literature. His works explored themes of social reform and cultural identity.

The name SURTI has also been associated with the textile industry, which has been a significant part of Gujarat's economy for centuries. Ambalal Surti, born in 1857, was a prominent industrialist and entrepreneur who played a crucial role in the development of the textile industry in Surat.

Lastly, in the field of education, Virchand Surti was a respected scholar and educator who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He made significant contributions to the promotion of Gujarati language and literature, and was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions in Surat.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname SURTI throughout history, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and traditions associated with this name from the western Indian state of Gujarat.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Surti

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

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

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