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

Sermon, 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 Sermon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sermon in America

Sermon is the 50960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sermon surname appeared 409 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 Sermon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sermon 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 Sermon

The surname SERMON is of French origin, derived from the word "sermon" meaning a religious discourse or homily. The name is believed to have originated in the 12th century during the time of the Crusades. It is likely that the name was initially given as a descriptive surname to a preacher or someone known for delivering sermons.

The earliest recorded instances of the SERMON surname can be found in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Normandy and Brittany. In the 13th century, the name appears in various medieval documents, including the tax rolls of the French provinces.

One notable early bearer of the SERMON name was Guillaume SERMON, a prominent clergyman who lived in the late 13th century. He was known for his eloquent sermons and religious writings, which gained him recognition throughout the region.

As the name spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, including Sermonne, Sermoun, and Sarmon. These variations often reflect the local dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where the name took root.

The SERMON surname made its way to England during the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is recorded in the Domesday Book, a great survey of landowners and their holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This early record suggests that some of the Norman settlers bearing the SERMON name established themselves in the newly conquered lands.

During the Renaissance period, the SERMON name gained further prominence with the rise of religious reformers and preachers. One notable figure was John SERMON (1518-1594), an English theologian and preacher who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in England.

Another distinguished bearer of the SERMON name was Marie SERMON (1575-1642), a French nun and writer known for her spiritual works and devotional literature. Her writings were widely read and influential in the religious circles of her time.

In the 18th century, the SERMON surname was carried by Jean-Baptiste SERMON (1742-1819), a French painter and engraver who made significant contributions to the Neoclassical art movement. His works were highly regarded and can be found in prestigious collections across Europe.

As the name spread throughout the centuries, it has been associated with various notable individuals in different fields, including academia, literature, and politics. One example is Charles SERMON (1835-1908), a French philosopher and educator who served as the rector of the University of Paris.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sermon

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

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

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