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

Serano, 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 Serano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Serano in America

Serano is the 24174th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Serano surname appeared 1,040 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 Serano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Serano 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 Serano

The surname Serano originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "serrano," which means "highlander" or "mountaineer." This suggests that the name was initially given to people who lived in mountainous regions or who worked as shepherds in the highlands.

The earliest known record of the Serano surname dates back to the 12th century, appearing in historical documents from the region of Aragón in northeastern Spain. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled "Serrano" or "Cerrano," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and orthography.

One of the first notable individuals with the surname Serano was Juan Serano, a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century. Juan Serano played a crucial role in the conquest, serving as an interpreter and negotiator between the Spanish and the indigenous populations.

Another prominent figure with the Serano surname was Pedro Serano, a Spanish painter who lived in the 16th century. He was a student of the renowned artist El Greco and is known for his religious paintings and portraits, many of which can be found in churches and museums across Spain.

In the 17th century, Antonio Serano y Ortega (1623-1689) was a Spanish writer and poet who gained recognition for his works on philosophy and theology. His most famous work, "El Filósofo Cristiano" (The Christian Philosopher), explored the relationship between faith and reason.

During the 18th century, José Serano y Treviño (1732-1803) was a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of several provinces in Spanish America, including Texas and Louisiana. He played a significant role in the expansion and defense of Spanish territories in the New World.

In the 19th century, Emilio Serano García (1850-1912) was a prominent Spanish politician and statesman. He served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 1887 to 1888 and played a crucial role in shaping the country's political landscape during a period of significant social and economic change.

The Serano surname has also been prominent in various other fields, including literature, music, and science, over the centuries. While the name has spread beyond its Spanish origins, its historical roots can be traced back to the medieval period and the mountainous regions of Spain, where it first gained prominence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Serano

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

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

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