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

Suzor, 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 Suzor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Suzor in America

Suzor is the 77012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Suzor surname appeared 249 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 Suzor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Suzor 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 Suzor

The surname SUZOR is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "suserain," meaning sovereign or supreme ruler. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to denote someone who worked in the service of a lord or monarch.

One of the earliest known references to the SUZOR name can be found in a document from the 14th century, where it is recorded as "Souzerain." This spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time and its connection to the Old French word "suserain."

In the 15th century, the name appears in records from the city of Dijon, located in the Burgundy region of eastern France. This area was known for its thriving wine industry, and it is possible that some individuals with the SUZOR surname may have been involved in viniculture or related trades during this period.

One notable figure with the SUZOR surname was Marc SUZOR (1853-1913), a French-Canadian painter and sculptor. He was born in Arthabaska, Quebec, and is renowned for his contributions to the artistic landscape of Canada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Another individual of historical significance was Louis SUZOR (1785-1860), a French-Canadian politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada and played a role in the political affairs of the region during the early 19th century.

In the 16th century, records from the region of Normandy mention a family with the surname SUZOR. This suggests that the name may have been present in different parts of France during this time period.

The SUZOR name has also been associated with certain place names, such as the village of Suzor in the Haute-Saône department of eastern France. This connection further reinforces the name's French origins and its historical ties to specific geographic locations.

It is worth noting that throughout history, the SUZOR surname has undergone various spellings, including Souzerain, Suserain, and Suzor. These variations reflect the influence of regional dialects and the evolution of language over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Suzor

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

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

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