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

Serota, 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 Serota surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Serota in America

Serota is the 47006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Serota surname appeared 452 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 Serota.

We can also compare 2010 data for Serota 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 Serota

The surname Serota has its origins in Central and Eastern Europe, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "serota," which means "orphan" or "poor person." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals of humble backgrounds or those without familial ties.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Serota can be found in the historical records of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, where it appeared as "Sierota" in the 17th century. This spelling variation reflects the linguistic influences of the region during that era.

In the 18th century, the name Serota gained prominence in Russia, particularly in the city of Odessa and its surrounding areas. It is noteworthy that during this period, a Jewish community flourished in Odessa, and it is possible that the name Serota may have been adopted by some members of this community.

Historically, the Serota surname has been associated with several notable individuals. One such individual was Pyotr Serota, a Russian writer and philosopher who lived from 1810 to 1885. His works explored themes of existentialism and the human condition, making him a significant figure in Russian intellectual circles of the 19th century.

Another prominent figure bearing the Serota surname was Zinaida Serota, a Russian ballet dancer and choreographer who lived from 1875 to 1947. She was renowned for her performances with the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg and contributed significantly to the development of Russian classical ballet.

In the 20th century, the name Serota gained international recognition through the work of David Serota, an American artist and sculptor born in 1920. His abstract and modernist works were widely celebrated, and he received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship in 1965.

Additionally, the Serota surname has been associated with the town of Serotino, located in the Veneto region of northern Italy. While the exact connection between the name and the town is unclear, it is possible that the surname may have originated from this geographical location or that individuals bearing the name may have migrated from this area.

Throughout its history, the surname Serota has undergone various spelling variations, such as Sierota, Serotkin, and Serotov, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences of the regions where it was prevalent. However, the underlying meaning and association with humble origins or orphanhood have remained consistent across these variations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Serota

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

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

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