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

Séraphin, 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 Séraphin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Séraphin in America

Séraphin is the 29279th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Séraphin surname appeared 808 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 Séraphin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Séraphin 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 Séraphin

The surname SERAPHIN has its origins in France, with records dating back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the French given name Séraphin, which itself comes from the Hebrew word "seraphim," referring to an angelic being described in the Bible. The name likely arose as a result of the practice of naming children after religious figures or concepts.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was Jean Seraphin, a French painter born in Paris in 1617. He was known for his religious works and portraits, many of which can be found in churches throughout France. Another early reference is found in the records of the Parlement of Toulouse, which mention a Nicolas Seraphin in 1624.

In the 17th century, the surname spread to other parts of Europe, including Italy and Germany. One notable bearer was Francesco Seraphin, an Italian architect and engineer born in Venice in 1675. He was known for his work on various churches and palaces in the Venetian Republic.

The 18th century saw the arrival of the SERAPHIN surname in the Americas. Jean-Baptiste Seraphin, a French colonist, was born in Quebec City in 1723 and played a role in the establishment of settlements along the St. Lawrence River. Another early bearer in the Americas was Pedro Seraphin, a Spanish soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and was captured by British forces in 1779.

In the 19th century, the name was prominent in France, with several individuals achieving notable status. François-Alphonse Seraphin (1826-1901) was a French politician and journalist who served as a deputy in the National Assembly. Jean-Baptiste Seraphin (1828-1896) was a French sculptor known for his works in bronze and marble, many of which can be found in public spaces throughout France.

Overall, the surname SERAPHIN has a rich history spanning several centuries and various parts of the world. Its origins can be traced back to France, where it likely emerged as a result of religious influences, and it has since been borne by individuals in various fields, including the arts, politics, and military.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Séraphin

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

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

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