2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Suzara
A surname likely originating from the Middle Eastern region, potentially derived from words meaning "gardener" or "rose garden".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Suzara. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Suzara 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Suzara in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Suzara, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.0%) and White (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Suzara
The surname SUZARA is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in the regions of Spain and Portugal, during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Galician-Portuguese word "suzar," which means "to soil" or "to stain," potentially alluding to an ancestor's occupation or a distinctive physical characteristic.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SUZARA surname can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in the Libro de los Fueros de Castilla, a legal code compiled during the reign of King Alfonso X of Castile (1221-1284). This early reference suggests that the name was already established in the region at that time.
In the 15th century, the SUZARA surname was found in various historical documents, including the Archivo General de Indias, which houses records related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. This indicates that individuals bearing this surname may have been among the early explorers and settlers who ventured across the Atlantic Ocean.
During the 16th century, the SUZARA name gained prominence with the birth of Juan de Suzara (1510-1585), a renowned Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer the Aztec Empire in present-day Mexico. Juan de Suzara played a significant role in mapping and charting the newly discovered territories, contributing to the expansion of Spanish influence in the Americas.
Another notable figure with the SUZARA surname was María Suzara (1625-1697), a Spanish painter who gained recognition for her religious artworks and portraits during the Golden Age of Spanish art. Her works can still be found in various churches and museums across Spain.
In the 18th century, the SUZARA name appeared in the records of the Inquisition in Portugal, suggesting that some individuals bearing this surname may have been targeted or investigated by the religious authorities during that period.
The 19th century saw the birth of Antonio Suzara (1832-1901), a Spanish-born writer and journalist who was known for his contributions to the literary and cultural scene in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he spent a significant portion of his life.
As the centuries progressed, the SUZARA surname continued to spread across various regions, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in diverse fields, including academia, politics, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Suzara
Among Census respondents with the surname Suzara, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.0%) and White (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Suzara 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 Suzara surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander86.6% · 97
- Two or more races8.0% · 9
- White4.5% · 5
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Suzara
Suzara 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
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+8 bearers (+7.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,090 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.7%) | Up 8,090 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 Suzara 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 | #156,044 | #147,954 | 5.2% |
| Count | 104 | 112 | 7.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Suzara bearers went from 104 to 112 (+7.7% change). The surname moved up 8,090 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #147,954.
FAQ
Suzara surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Suzara?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Suzara. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Suzara?
Suzara ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Suzara. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Suzara.
Has Suzara become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Suzara went from 104 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 8 (+7.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Suzara?
Among Census respondents with the surname Suzara, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.0%) and White (4.5%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Suzara in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.6% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Suzara appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (86.6%), Two or More Races (8.0%), White (4.5%). 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 Suzara (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 Suzara mean?
A surname likely originating from the Middle Eastern region, potentially derived from words meaning "gardener" or "rose garden". 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 Suzara (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 have the surname Suzara?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.