SURMA
Surma
Surma is a British surname of Polish origin. The name "Surma" is derived from the Polish word for "trumpet," and it is believed to have originated as an occupational surname for someone who played the trumpet or made musical instruments.
The earliest recorded instances of the Surma surname in Britain date back to the early 20th century, when Polish immigrants came to the UK in search of better economic opportunities. Many Poles settled in industrial areas such as London and the Midlands, where they found work in factories and mines.
Over the years, the Surma surname has become relatively rare in Britain, but there are still families who bear this distinctive name. The Surma family name is a testament to the rich history of Polish immigration to the United Kingdom and the cultural diversity that has shaped British society.
Today, individuals with the surname Surma can be found throughout the UK, carrying on the legacy of their ancestors and contributing to the cultural tapestry of modern Britain.
There are approximately 127 people named Surma in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Surma.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Artur
- Eric
- Jozef
- Lukasz
- Mateusz
- Miroslaw
- Paul
- Peter
- Piotr
- Rafal
- Robert
- Stefan
Female
- Agnieszka
- Anna
- Begum
- Emma
- Ewelina
- Jazmin
- Magdalena
- Mary
- Monika
- Sarah