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

Serena, 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 Serena surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Serena in America

Serena is the 30735th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Serena surname appeared 758 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 Serena.

We can also compare 2010 data for Serena 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 Serena

The surname Serena has its origins in Italy, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "serenus," which means "clear, calm, or serene." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone with a calm or serene demeanor.

In the early medieval period, the name Serena was found in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern areas such as Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. The earliest recorded instances of the surname Serena can be traced back to the 12th and 13th centuries in documents and records from these regions.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Serena was Guglielmo Serena, a nobleman from the city of Parma in the Emilia-Romagna region. He is mentioned in a charter dated 1198, where he is referred to as "Guglielmo de Serena."

In the 14th century, the name Serena appeared in the records of the Republic of Venice, where a family bearing this surname held prominent positions. One notable member was Marco Serena, a Venetian merchant and diplomat who was active in the late 14th century.

The surname Serena has also been associated with various place names in Italy, such as the town of Serena in the province of Ferrara, and the village of Serena in the province of Bergamo. These place names likely contributed to the spread and adoption of the surname in those regions.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Serena. One example is Andrea Serena (1511-1585), an Italian painter and architect from the Renaissance period, known for his work in churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

Another prominent figure was Giacomo Serena (1554-1629), an Italian Jesuit priest and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Bologna and authored several works on theology and philosophy.

In the 19th century, Vincenzo Serena (1811-1894) was an Italian painter and sculptor from Milan, renowned for his religious works and portraits of notable figures of the time.

Emilio Serena (1866-1952) was an Italian military officer and politician who served as a general during World War I and later held various government positions, including Minister of War and Minister of Colonies.

Lastly, Antonio Serena (1915-1986) was an Italian footballer who played as a defender for several clubs, including AC Milan and the Italian national team, and later became a successful coach.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Serena

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

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

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