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

Serian, 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 Serian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Serian in America

Serian is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Serian surname appeared 108 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 Serian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Serian 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 Serian

The surname SERIAN is believed to have originated in Spain, likely in the region of Catalonia or the Balearic Islands, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "sericus," meaning "silken" or "of silk," suggesting that the name may have been associated with the silk trade or the production of silk fabrics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SERIAN surname can be found in a document from the 13th century, where it appears as "Seriano." This early spelling variation indicates the name's Spanish roots and its potential connection to the silk industry.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Joan Serian was mentioned in the records of the city of Barcelona. He was a wealthy merchant involved in the importation and trade of silk from the eastern Mediterranean regions.

The SERIAN name also appears in several historical manuscripts from the 15th and 16th centuries, particularly in records related to the Spanish nobility and landowners. For instance, a nobleman named Ramón Serian was recorded as owning vast estates in the region of Valencia during the reign of King Ferdinand II of Aragon.

During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the SERIAN surname was Juana Serian, a pioneering woman who established one of the first silk weaving workshops in the city of Seville. Her contributions to the local silk industry were widely recognized during her lifetime.

Another prominent individual with the SERIAN surname was Pedro Serian, a Spanish explorer who accompanied the renowned navigator Juan Sebastian Elcano on his expedition to circumnavigate the globe in the early 16th century. Pedro Serian's journal from this journey provides valuable insights into the challenges and discoveries they encountered.

In the 17th century, the SERIAN name was associated with a family of renowned artists and sculptors from the city of Valencia. Notably, Alejandro Serian (1625-1698) gained recognition for his intricate woodcarvings and religious sculptures adorning various churches throughout the region.

As the centuries progressed, the SERIAN surname continued to be found across various regions of Spain, with some branches of the family eventually migrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas, carrying their unique surname and heritage with them.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Serian

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

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

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