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

Surya, 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 Surya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Surya in America

Surya is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Surya surname appeared 170 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 Surya.

We can also compare 2010 data for Surya 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 Surya

The surname "SURYA" is of Indian origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient Sanskrit language. It is derived from the word "Surya," which literally translates to "sun" or "solar deity." The name carries a strong connection to the Hindu religion and its rich mythological traditions.

In Hindu mythology, Surya is the name of the sun god, who is revered as the source of life, warmth, and energy. He is often depicted as a radiant figure riding a chariot drawn by seven horses, representing the seven days of the week. The name "SURYA" has been historically associated with individuals or families who held a deep reverence for this celestial deity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "SURYA" can be found in ancient Sanskrit texts and inscriptions dating back to the 5th century BCE. These texts often reference individuals with this name, indicating its long-standing presence in Indian culture and society.

During the medieval period, the surname "SURYA" gained prominence among various ruling dynasties and noble families across the Indian subcontinent. Notable historical figures bearing this name include Surya Siddhanta, a renowned astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 4th century CE, and Surya Prakash, a prominent scholar and poet from the 16th century.

In the modern era, the surname "SURYA" has been carried by several influential individuals. One notable example is Bidhubhusan Surya, an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement during the early 20th century (1868-1938). Another prominent figure is Surya Kanta Tripathi, an Indian writer and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit literature (1897-1962).

Other notable individuals with the surname "SURYA" include Surya Prakash Sahi, an Indian civil servant and diplomat who served as the Governor of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh (1914-1999), and Surya Narain Singh, a renowned Indian historian and author who specialized in the study of ancient Indian history (1900-1974).

It is important to note that while the surname "SURYA" has its origins in India and is closely tied to Hindu culture, it has also been adopted by individuals from various regions and ethnic backgrounds within the country, transcending religious and linguistic boundaries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Surya

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

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

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