late 14c., from Old French sorplus "remainder, extra" (12c., Modern French surplus), from Medieval Latin superplus "excess, surplus," from Latin super "over" (see super-) + plus "more" (see plus). As an adjective from late 14c.
surplus cheese distributed to the needy
surmount
surmountable
surname
surpass
surplice
surplus
surplusage
surprise
surprised
surprising
surreal