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

Sernas, 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 Sernas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sernas in America

Sernas is the 50196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sernas surname appeared 417 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 Sernas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sernas 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 Sernas

The surname Sernas has its origins in Spain, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "sierra," which means "mountain range" or "saw." This suggests that the name may have originated from a family or individual who lived in or near mountainous regions.

One of the earliest known records of the Sernas surname can be found in the archives of the town of Valladolid, where a document from 1567 mentions a certain Juan Sernas. This document is a record of property transactions, indicating that the Sernas family may have been landowners or individuals of some means during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various church records and baptismal registers, particularly in the regions of Castilla y León and Extremadura. This suggests that the Sernas family may have been well-established in these areas during that era.

Notably, a man named Diego Sernas was a prominent figure in the Spanish military during the 16th century. He served as a captain in the Spanish army and participated in the conquests of the Americas, playing a role in the subjugation of the Aztec Empire in Mexico.

Another notable bearer of the Sernas surname was Catalina Sernas, a writer and poet who lived in the late 17th century. She is known for her collection of poems titled "Rimas Celestiales," which explored themes of spirituality and devotion.

In the 18th century, records show that the Sernas family had spread to other parts of Spain, with members appearing in documents from regions like Andalusia and Catalonia. This suggests that the family had become more widespread throughout the country by this point.

One of the earliest examples of the Sernas surname in the Americas can be traced back to the late 18th century, when a man named Pablo Sernas emigrated from Spain to the Spanish colonies in the Caribbean. He eventually settled in Puerto Rico, where his descendants can still be found today.

Throughout the 19th century, the Sernas surname continued to appear in various historical records and documents across Spain and its former colonies. Individuals with this name were involved in various professions, including agriculture, trade, and even politics.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as "Cernas" or "Zernas," have also been observed in historical records, likely due to regional differences in pronunciation or transcription errors. Additionally, some sources suggest that the name may have originated from a place name or geographic location, rather than a specific word or meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sernas

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

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

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