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

Serafino, 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 Serafino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Serafino in America

Serafino is the 32599th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Serafino surname appeared 705 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 Serafino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Serafino 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 Serafino

The surname Serafino is of Italian origin, specifically from the regions of Lombardy and Veneto in northern Italy. It is derived from the Italian word "serafino," which means "seraphim" or "little seraph," referring to the highest order of angelic beings in the Christian hierarchy.

Historically, the surname Serafino can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 13th and 14th centuries. It is believed to have originated as a descriptive nickname or a name given to individuals who were considered particularly angelic or virtuous in their demeanor or appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Serafino can be found in the archives of the city of Milan, where a certain Guglielmo Serafino was mentioned in a document dated 1387. Another early reference is from the town of Verona, where a Giovanni Serafino was recorded in a tax register from 1418.

In the Renaissance period, the Serafino family gained prominence in the city of Venice. Notably, Battista Serafino (1530-1603) was a renowned poet and playwright who was celebrated for his lyrical works and contributions to the literary scene of the time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, several notable figures carried the surname Serafino. One such individual was Girolamo Serafino (1585-1653), a Venetian architect who designed several churches and palaces in and around Venice, including the Church of San Zaccaria.

Another prominent figure was Antonio Serafino (1620-1687), a Milanese painter who specialized in religious subjects and was known for his works adorning various churches in Milan and the surrounding areas.

In the 18th century, the name Serafino appeared in the records of the town of Bergamo, where a family of merchants and bankers carried this surname. One member, Gian Serafino (1725-1798), was a successful businessman and landowner who played a significant role in the local economy.

Throughout history, the surname Serafino has also been associated with various place names and older spellings. For example, the town of Serafico in the province of Bergamo was once known as "Serafino," reflecting the presence of families with this surname in the area.

While not an exhaustive list, these are some notable examples of individuals who carried the surname Serafino throughout history, illustrating its Italian origins and the various contexts in which it appeared over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Serafino

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

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

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