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

Serr, 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 Serr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Serr in America

Serr is the 31482nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Serr surname appeared 735 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 Serr.

We can also compare 2010 data for Serr 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 Serr

The surname "SERR" is of French origin, and it can be traced back to the 12th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old French word "serrer," which means "to clasp" or "to enclose." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive surname to someone who worked as a locksmith or a maker of locks and keys.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "SERR" can be found in various medieval documents from the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Normandy and Picardy. It is possible that the name was introduced to England by Norman settlers after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the name "SERR" appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, England, dated 1196, where a certain "William Serr" is listed as a landowner. This record provides evidence of the surname's presence in England during the late 12th century.

Notable individuals who bore the surname "SERR" throughout history include:

1. Jacques Serr (1560-1638), a French philosopher and theologian who was a prominent figure during the Renaissance.
2. Étienne Serr (1701-1779), a French architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Paris.
3. Marie-Anne Serr (1754-1824), a French painter known for her portraits and genre scenes.
4. Léon Serr (1826-1892), a French politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the National Assembly.
5. Henri Serr (1880-1958), a French sculptor whose works were exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français in Paris.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as "Serre," "Sair," and "Sayer," have been observed throughout historical records, particularly in England and Scotland. These variations likely originated from the pronunciation and adaptation of the name in different regions.

While the surname "SERR" is not among the most common surnames in France or other countries, it has left its mark in history through the achievements of various individuals who bore this name, particularly in the fields of arts, architecture, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Serr

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

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

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