2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Suza
A surname from the Ukrainian word meaning "linden (tree)".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Suza. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Suza 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Suza in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Suza, the largest self-reported group is White at 53.7%. The next largest groups are Black (20.4%) and Hispanic (15.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Suza
The surname SUZA has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, likely originating in the region now known as Bihar and West Bengal. The name can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language, where it is believed to be derived from the word "शुष्क" (shushka), which means "dry" or "arid."
In the early medieval period, the name SUZA was prominent among certain Hindu communities in the Gangetic plains. Historical records from the 10th and 11th centuries mention individuals bearing this surname, indicating its presence in the region during that era.
One of the earliest known references to the name SUZA can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The document mentions a village called "Suzabad," which suggests that the name SUZA was associated with a particular settlement or locality.
During the late medieval and early modern periods, the name SUZA appeared in various regional chronicles and manuscripts. For instance, Suza Prasad, a scholar and poet from the 16th century, was known for his contributions to Sanskrit literature.
In the 18th century, Suza Singh, a prominent military leader and chieftain, played a significant role in the resistance against the East India Company's expansion in the region. His exploits were recorded in various historical accounts of the time.
Another notable figure with the surname SUZA was Suza Devi, a 19th-century social reformer and activist who campaigned for women's education and rights. She established several schools and institutions in her native region, leaving a lasting impact on the local community.
The name SUZA has also been associated with several place names in the region, such as Suzapur, Suzanagar, and Suzagarh, further reinforcing its deep-rooted connection to the Indian subcontinent.
While the surname SUZA is not as widespread as some other Indian surnames, it has a rich historical legacy and can be traced back to ancient linguistic roots in the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Suza
Among Census respondents with the surname Suza, the largest self-reported group is White at 53.7%. The next largest groups are Black (20.4%) and Hispanic (15.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Suza 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 Suza surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White53.7% · 58
- Black or African American20.4% · 22
- Hispanic or Latino15.7% · 17
- Asian and Pacific Islander8.3% · 9
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Suza
Suza appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+7 bearers (+6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,777 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.9%) | Up 8,777 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 Suza 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 | #159,712 | #150,935 | 5.5% |
| Count | 101 | 108 | 6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Suza bearers went from 101 to 108 (+6.9% change). The surname moved up 8,777 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #150,935.
FAQ
Suza surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Suza?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Suza. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Suza?
Suza ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Suza. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Suza.
Has Suza become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Suza went from 101 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 7 (+6.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Suza?
Among Census respondents with the surname Suza, the largest self-reported group is White at 53.7%. The next largest groups are Black (20.4%) and Hispanic (15.7%). 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 Suza in the 2020 Census, accounting for 53.7% (58 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Suza appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (53.7%), Black (20.4%), Hispanic (15.7%). 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 Suza (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 Suza mean?
A surname from the Ukrainian word meaning "linden (tree)". 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 Suza (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 common is the surname Suza?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Suza at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.