2000
#120,330
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Seratte
An obscure surname likely derived from a place name or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Seratte. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Seratte surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Seratte in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Seratte, the largest self-reported group is White at 70.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (8.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Seratte
The surname SERATTE is of French origin, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Normandy region of France, specifically in the area around the town of Serette. The name is derived from the Old French word "serrette," which means a small saw or a serrated blade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SERATTE surname can be found in the parish records of the village of Serette in 1568, where a certain Jean SERATTE was mentioned. It is possible that this individual or his ancestors were involved in the manufacturing or use of serrated blades or saws, leading to the adoption of the surname.
In the 17th century, the SERATTE surname began to spread beyond the confines of Normandy, with records indicating the presence of families bearing this name in other parts of France, such as Paris and Lyon. One notable figure from this period was Pierre SERATTE (1623-1698), a master woodcarver who was renowned for his intricate and detailed work.
As the SERATTE family expanded and migrated, their name underwent various spelling variations, including Serrat, Serrates, and Serratte. These variations can be found in historical records across different regions of France and even in other parts of Europe, where some SERATTE families had settled.
In the 19th century, a prominent member of the SERATTE lineage was Jacques SERATTE (1812-1879), a French entrepreneur who established a successful textile business in the city of Lyon. His entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen contributed significantly to the growth of the local economy.
Another noteworthy figure was Marie SERATTE (1857-1932), a renowned French author and poet who gained recognition for her poignant works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Her literary contributions earned her a place in the annals of French literature.
Beyond France, the SERATTE surname can also be traced to other parts of Europe, such as Belgium and Switzerland, where families bearing this name likely migrated over the centuries. One example is Jean-Baptiste SERATTE (1765-1843), a Belgian architect who designed several notable buildings in Brussels during the early 19th century.
These historical accounts and the widespread distribution of the SERATTE surname across different regions highlight the rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds associated with this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Seratte
Among Census respondents with the surname Seratte, the largest self-reported group is White at 70.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (8.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Seratte bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Seratte surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White70.1% · 75
- Two or more races15.9% · 17
- American Indian and Alaska Native8.4% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Seratte
Seratte appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-12 bearers (-9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,974 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-14 bearers (-11.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,335 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #120,330 | 133 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.0%) | Down 17,974 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.6%) | Down 13,335 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Seratte surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,304 | #151,639 | -9.6% |
| Count | 121 | 107 | -11.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Seratte bearers went from 121 to 107 (-11.6% change). The surname moved down 13,335 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #151,639.
FAQ
Seratte surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Seratte?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Seratte. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Seratte?
Seratte ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Seratte. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Seratte.
Has Seratte become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Seratte went from 121 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 14 (-11.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Seratte?
Among Census respondents with the surname Seratte, the largest self-reported group is White at 70.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (8.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Seratte in the 2020 Census, accounting for 70.1% (75 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Seratte appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (70.1%), Two or More Races (15.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (8.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Seratte (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Seratte mean?
An obscure surname likely derived from a place name or occupation. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Seratte (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Seratte?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.