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

Ser, 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 Ser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ser in America

Ser is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ser surname appeared 226 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 Ser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ser 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 Ser

The surname "Ser" is believed to have originated from the Old French word "sire," which means "lord" or "master." It was a title of respect and honor, often used to address noblemen and knights during the medieval period. The name is thought to have its roots in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas of Normandy and Picardy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Ser" can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical record mentions several individuals bearing the name "Sire," indicating its presence in England during the Norman conquest.

In the 12th century, there are references to a knight named Raoul Ser, who fought alongside Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade. Ser's bravery and loyalty were commended in various chronicles and manuscripts of the time.

During the 13th century, the name "Ser" appeared in various charters and land records, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. One notable individual was Geoffroy Ser, a landowner and nobleman who held estates in the village of Serville, which may have contributed to the evolution of the surname.

In the 15th century, the renowned French philosopher and scholar, Jean Ser (1420-1492), gained widespread recognition for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. His writings influenced subsequent generations of thinkers and academics.

Another notable figure was Sir William Ser (1548-1612), an English explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas and the West Indies. He is credited with mapping and charting various coastal regions, contributing to the expansion of Britain's maritime prowess.

The surname "Ser" also has connections to various place names, such as Serville in Normandy, Serval in Picardy, and Sers in the Hautes-Pyrénées region of France. These locations may have served as the origins for some branches of the family, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation over time.

It is worth noting that the name "Ser" has undergone various transformations and adaptations throughout history, with spellings like "Serre," "Serre," and "Sers" appearing in different regions and contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ser

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

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

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