2000
#9,630
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,097
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.15
Rare Last name
Segarra
A Catalan occupational surname referring to a sawyer or woodcutter, derived from the Catalan word "serra" meaning "saw."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,136 Americans carry the last name Segarra. That puts it at #8,727 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.21 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 82,871 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Segarra 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
4.1K
1 in 82,871
Census rank
#8,727
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,607 bearers of the surname Segarra in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.21 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 8727th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Segarra, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 85.8%. The next largest groups are White (9.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Segarra
The surname Segarra has its origins in the Catalan region of Spain. It is believed to have emerged around the 12th or 13th century, derived from the Catalan word "segarra," which refers to a dry, arid area or plateau. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with people who lived or worked in such geographical regions.
One of the earliest documented references to the Segarra surname can be found in the Llibre del Repartiment de València, a historical record from the 13th century that documented the distribution of lands and properties in the newly conquered Kingdom of Valencia. This indicates that individuals bearing this surname were present in the region during this time period.
In the 14th century, the Segarra name appeared in several records and documents related to the city of Barcelona, such as notarial protocols and municipal archives. This suggests that the surname had become well-established in the region by this point.
Notable individuals with the Segarra surname include Juan Segarra, a 15th-century poet and author from Valencia, who wrote works in both Catalan and Spanish. Another prominent figure was Francisco Segarra, a 16th-century Spanish military engineer who played a significant role in fortifying several cities in Spain and Italy.
In the 18th century, José Segarra y Aviñó (1718-1801) was a renowned Spanish architect and urban planner, known for designing numerous buildings and urban spaces in cities like Barcelona and Valencia. His contributions had a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of these regions.
Moving into the 19th century, Matías Segarra (1822-1889) was a Spanish painter and engraver from Valencia, recognized for his realistic and detailed works depicting everyday life and landscapes.
It is worth noting that variations in the spelling of the surname have been observed over time, including Sagarra, Cegarra, and Seguer. Additionally, the name has been associated with several place names in Spain, such as Segarra (a comarca or county in Catalonia) and Segarraja (a municipality in the province of Soria).
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Segarra
Among Census respondents with the surname Segarra, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 85.8%. The next largest groups are White (9.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Segarra 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 Segarra surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino85.8% · 3,095
- White9.7% · 350
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 101
- Black or African American1.0% · 37
- Two or more races0.5% · 18
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Segarra
Segarra appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#8,509
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,871
+774 bearers (+25.0%)
Per 100,000 1.31
Rank movement Up 1,121 places
2020
#8,727
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,607
-264 bearers (-6.8%)
Per 100,000 1.21
Rank movement Down 218 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,630 | 3,097 | 1.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #8,509 | 3,871 | 1.31 | +774 bearers (+25.0%) | Up 1,121 places |
| 2020 | #8,727 | 3,607 | 1.21 | -264 bearers (-6.8%) | Down 218 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 Segarra 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 | #8,509 | #8,727 | -2.6% |
| Count | 3,871 | 3,607 | -6.8% |
| Per 100K | 1.31 | 1.21 | -7.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Segarra bearers went from 3,871 to 3,607 (-6.8% change). The surname moved down 218 positions in the national ranking, going from #8,509 to #8,727.
FAQ
Segarra surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Segarra?
Name Census estimates that about 4,136 living Americans carry the surname Segarra. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 82,871 residents.
How common is Segarra?
Segarra ranks #8,727 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.21 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,607 people with the surname Segarra. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.21 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.21 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Segarra.
Has Segarra become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Segarra went from 3,871 recorded bearers to 3,607. That is a decrease of 264 (-6.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #8,509 to #8,727.
What does the Census say about the background of Segarra?
Among Census respondents with the surname Segarra, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 85.8%. The next largest groups are White (9.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Segarra in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.8% (3,095 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Segarra appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (85.8%), White (9.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%). 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 Segarra (2000, 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 Segarra mean?
A Catalan occupational surname referring to a sawyer or woodcutter, derived from the Catalan word "serra" meaning "saw." 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 Segarra (1.21 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 last name Segarra?
You can see how many people have the surname Segarra on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.