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

Serrant, 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 Serrant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Serrant in America

Serrant is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Serrant surname appeared 164 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 Serrant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Serrant 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 Serrant

The surname Serrant originated in France during the medieval period, deriving from the Old French word "serrer," which means "to lock" or "to enclose." This name likely originated as a locational name, referring to someone who lived near a gate, fence, or enclosure of some kind.

One of the earliest known records of the Serrant surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "de Serrante," referring to someone from a place called Serrant. This suggests that the name was already well-established by the 11th century in Normandy, France.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jehan Serrant was recorded as a landowner in the Île-de-France region of France. His descendants continued to use the surname, and it spread throughout various regions of the country.

During the 16th century, a prominent French military leader named Pierre Serrant (1510-1579) gained recognition for his service under King Henry II and King Charles IX. He was known for his bravery and leadership in several battles against the Huguenots during the French Wars of Religion.

Another notable individual with the Serrant surname was Jacques Serrant (1635-1701), a French composer and music theorist who lived during the Baroque period. He is best known for his treatise on music theory, titled "Traité de l'harmonie universelle," published in 1677.

In the 18th century, a French politician named Antoine Serrant (1725-1795) played a significant role in the early years of the French Revolution. He served as a deputy in the National Convention and was a supporter of the Jacobin faction.

Over time, the Serrant surname spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with variations in spelling such as Serrant, Serante, and Serrante. However, the name remains most prevalent in France, where it originated and has a rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Serrant

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

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

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