2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Serignese
An Italian surname derived from geographic origins near Serigno, Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Serignese. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Serignese 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Serignese in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Serignese, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Serignese
The surname Serignese has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. It dates back to the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "serena," which means "calm" or "serene." This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who possessed a calm or serene demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Serignese can be found in a historical document from the city of Naples, dating back to the 13th century. The document mentions a certain "Giovanni Serignese," who was a merchant involved in trade with other Italian cities and regions.
In the 15th century, the Serignese family was recorded as being among the noble families of Naples. They held various positions of power and influence within the city's government and social circles. One notable member was Vincenzo Serignese, who served as a councilor in the Neapolitan court during the reign of King Alfonso V of Aragon in the mid-15th century.
The Serignese name can also be traced to the town of Serino, located in the province of Avellino, Campania. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name, which itself is derived from the Latin word "serinus," meaning "clear" or "bright."
Throughout history, there have been several individuals with the surname Serignese who achieved notable accomplishments. One such person was Giuseppe Serignese (1824-1901), an Italian painter and sculptor from Naples. He was known for his religious works and portraits, many of which can still be found in churches and museums across Italy.
Another noteworthy figure was Raffaele Serignese (1873-1945), an Italian mathematician and professor. He made significant contributions to the field of differential geometry and taught at the University of Naples for several decades.
In the 20th century, Antonio Serignese (1921-1997) was a renowned Italian architect and urban planner. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and public spaces in Naples, including the Palazzo dello Sport and the Mostra d'Oltremare exhibition complex.
Additionally, the name Serignese can be found in various other historical contexts, such as literature and politics. For example, Saverio Serignese (1875-1941) was an Italian journalist and politician who served as a member of the Italian parliament during the early 20th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Serignese
Among Census respondents with the surname Serignese, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Serignese 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 Serignese surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.7% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Serignese
Serignese 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-23 bearers (-18.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 32,032 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+9 bearers (+8.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,767 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -23 bearers (-18.4%) | Down 32,032 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.8%) | Up 9,767 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 Serignese 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 | #158,432 | #148,665 | 6.2% |
| Count | 102 | 111 | 8.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 23.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Serignese bearers went from 102 to 111 (+8.8% change). The surname moved up 9,767 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #148,665.
FAQ
Serignese surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Serignese?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Serignese. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Serignese?
Serignese ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Serignese. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Serignese.
Has Serignese become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Serignese went from 102 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 9 (+8.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Serignese?
Among Census respondents with the surname Serignese, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Serignese in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.7% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Serignese appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.7%), Hispanic (3.6%), Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Serignese (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 Serignese mean?
An Italian surname derived from geographic origins near Serigno, Italy. 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 Serignese (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 have the last name Serignese?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Serignese at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.