Serran last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Serran

A surname likely of Spanish or French origin meaning someone from a mountainous region.

Serran, 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 Serran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Serran in America

Serran is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Serran surname appeared 101 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 Serran.

The history of the last name Serran

The surname Serran is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "serran," which means "sawyer" or "one who saws wood." The name emerged in France during the medieval period, likely referring to someone who worked as a sawyer or in a profession related to woodworking.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Serran can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of landholders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed as "Serran" in this historical document, indicating its presence in England at that time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure with the surname Serran was Robert Serran, a French nobleman and landowner who lived in the region of Normandy. Records from that era also mention a village called "Serranville" in the same region, suggesting a possible connection between the surname and this place name.

During the Renaissance period, a prominent individual bearing the surname Serran was Pierre Serran, a French poet and playwright born in 1510. His works, including plays and sonnets, contributed to the literary landscape of 16th-century France.

In the 17th century, a significant historical figure with the surname Serran was Jean-Baptiste Serran, a French philosopher and theologian born in 1633. He wrote extensively on metaphysics and theology, leaving a lasting impact on intellectual discourse of the time.

Another notable individual with the surname Serran was Edmond Serran, a French military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1781, he rose through the ranks and played a crucial role in several campaigns during the early 19th century.

Throughout history, the surname Serran has been found in various spellings, such as Serrano, Serranno, and Serrani, reflecting regional variations and linguistic adaptations over time. These variations often corresponded to specific geographical areas or cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Serran

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

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 Serran was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only12.87%13
Non-Hispanic Black Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only29.70%30
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races6.93%7
Hispanic Origin45.54%46

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.

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

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