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

Serkin, 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 Serkin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Serkin in America

Serkin is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Serkin surname appeared 147 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 Serkin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Serkin 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 Serkin

The surname Serkin is of Russian origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Russian word "serak," meaning "gray" or "ashen," potentially referring to someone with grayish hair or a sallow complexion.

In the early days, the name was associated with the region of Novgorod, an important medieval city-state in northwestern Russia. Some of the earliest documented records of the name Serkin can be found in the genealogical archives of noble families from this area.

One of the first notable mentions of the name Serkin dates back to the 17th century, where a merchant named Ivan Serkin was recorded as having conducted trade with various European countries. His successful business ventures and travels contributed to the spread of the surname across different regions.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname Serkin was Pyotr Serkin, a respected scholar and linguist who authored several works on Russian language and literature. His contributions to the field of linguistics helped establish the Serkin name as one associated with academic excellence.

During the 19th century, the Serkin family gained prominence in the arts, with several members pursuing careers in music and theater. One notable figure was Mikhail Serkin, a celebrated opera singer who performed at various prestigious venues across Russia and Europe between 1820 and 1890.

The 20th century saw the rise of Rudolf Serkin, a renowned classical pianist born in 1903. He was widely acclaimed for his interpretations of works by composers such as Beethoven, Brahms, and Mozart. Rudolf Serkin's international fame and recognition helped solidify the Serkin name on the global stage.

Another prominent individual with the surname Serkin was Yuri Serkin, a Russian-American writer and journalist who lived from 1919 to 1998. He was known for his insightful and thought-provoking works on various social and political issues, contributing significantly to the literary landscape of his time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Serkin

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

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

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