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

Seretis, 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 Seretis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seretis in America

Seretis is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seretis surname appeared 127 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 Seretis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seretis 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 Seretis

The surname Seretis has its origins in Greece, dating back to the Byzantine era. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "sereti," which means "little tower" or "small fortress." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person living near or working in a small fortification or watchtower.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a manuscript from the 14th century, where a certain Georgios Seretis is mentioned as a soldier in the Byzantine army stationed in the city of Thessaloniki. This indicates that the name was already in use by that time and may have been associated with military personnel or those involved in defensive structures.

During the Ottoman period in Greece, the name Seretis continued to be found in various regions, particularly in the Greek islands and coastal areas. It is possible that some families with this surname may have been involved in maritime activities or resided near coastal fortifications.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Ioannis Seretis (1720-1789) was a prominent merchant and shipowner based in the island of Chios. His success in trade and maritime ventures likely contributed to the spread and recognition of the Seretis name in the Aegean region.

Another individual of historical significance was Konstantinos Seretis (1832-1901), who was a Greek military officer and politician. He played a role in the struggles for Greek independence and served as a member of the Greek parliament in the late 19th century.

Moving forward to the early 20th century, a famous bearer of the Seretis surname was the Greek composer and musician Dimitrios Seretis (1892-1971). He was renowned for his contributions to the rebetiko genre of Greek music and is considered one of the pioneers of this artistic movement.

Throughout its history, the Seretis surname has maintained its connection to Greek culture and heritage. While its precise origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, the name's potential links to defensive structures, maritime activities, and military service have left an indelible mark on its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seretis

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

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

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