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

Serato, 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 Serato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Serato in America

Serato is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Serato surname appeared 140 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 Serato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Serato 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 Serato

The surname SERATO is of Italian origin, specifically from the northern regions of Italy. It is believed to have originated in the late medieval period, around the 12th to 13th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "sera," meaning "evening" or "night," potentially indicating an occupation or activity associated with the evening hours.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SERATO surname can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, dated 1327, which mentions a merchant named Giovanni SERATO. This suggests that the name may have been associated with trade or commerce in its early days.

Another notable historical reference to the SERATO name comes from a 15th-century manuscript in the Venetian archives, which records a legal dispute involving a landowner named Marco SERATO from the town of Verona.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Giulio SERATO (1534-1602) made a significant contribution to the field of medicine. He was a physician and author from Milan who wrote several treatises on anatomy and medical practices.

During the Renaissance period, the SERATO surname was also associated with the arts. Pietro SERATO (1569-1637), a painter from Bologna, was known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches in Northern Italy.

Another notable bearer of the SERATO surname was Francesco SERATO (1702-1783), a Venetian composer and violinist who was active during the Baroque era. His compositions for string instruments were highly regarded in his time.

Moving into the 19th century, a prominent figure with the SERATO surname was Giovanni SERATO (1819-1891), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy.

Throughout history, the SERATO surname has been present in various regions of Italy, with concentrations in the northern areas such as Lombardy, Veneto, and Emilia-Romagna. While the name's origins and meanings have evolved over time, it has maintained a strong connection to its Italian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Serato

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

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

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