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

Seres, 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 Seres surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seres in America

Seres is the 49723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seres surname appeared 422 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 Seres.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seres 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 Seres

The surname SERES has its origins in Spain, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "seres," which translates to "beings" or "creatures." This name could have been initially used as a descriptive surname for individuals with distinctive physical features or personalities.

One of the earliest known references to the SERES surname can be found in the archives of the town of Seville, where a document from 1487 mentions a certain Juan SERES, a merchant involved in the local trade. Another early record comes from the city of Barcelona, where a Pedro SERES is listed as a landowner in a census from 1512.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, several members of the SERES family gained prominence in various fields. For instance, Juan SERES (1520-1589) was a renowned scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Salamanca and authored several influential works on theology and philosophy. Meanwhile, Alonso SERES (1567-1631) was a celebrated playwright whose works were performed throughout Spain during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

In the 18th century, the SERES surname spread beyond Spain's borders as some members of the family migrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Ignacio SERES (1715-1783), a military officer who served in the Spanish army during the conquest of Florida and later became the governor of the province.

The 19th century saw the SERES name appear in various parts of Europe, as some members of the family relocated to other countries. For example, Rafael SERES (1821-1897), a Spanish-born artist, spent much of his career in Italy, where he became known for his landscapes and portraiture.

Other notable individuals with the SERES surname include María SERES (1873-1942), a Spanish writer and activist who campaigned for women's rights and education reform, and Jorge SERES (1902-1987), a renowned Argentine architect whose works include several iconic buildings in Buenos Aires.

While the SERES surname is still relatively uncommon outside of Spain and Latin America, it has a rich and varied history that spans several centuries and includes individuals from various walks of life, from scholars and artists to military leaders and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seres

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

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

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