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

Serrata, 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 Serrata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Serrata in America

Serrata is the 26887th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Serrata surname appeared 903 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 Serrata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Serrata 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 Serrata

The surname Serrata has its origins in Italy and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "serrare," which means "to close" or "to lock." This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupation or trade related to locksmithing or security.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Serrata can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Serrata was mentioned as a respected craftsman. The name also appears in various historical records from other Italian cities, such as Venice and Genoa, indicating its widespread use across the region.

In the 15th century, the Serrata family gained prominence in the Republic of Venice, where several members held influential positions in the government and the military. One notable figure was Marco Serrata, a renowned admiral who played a crucial role in the Venetian naval victories against the Ottoman Empire in the late 1400s.

The name Serrata also has connections to several place names in Italy. For instance, there is a small village called Serrata in the province of Reggio Calabria, which may have been named after a family with the same surname or vice versa.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Serrata. One such person was Tommaso Serrata (1518-1592), a renowned Italian architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in Venice and other parts of Italy.

Another prominent figure was Girolamo Serrata (1620-1687), an Italian composer and organist who was renowned for his sacred music compositions. His works were widely performed in churches and cathedrals across Italy during his lifetime.

In the field of literature, the name Serrata is associated with Giulio Serrata (1624-1691), an Italian poet and playwright who wrote several acclaimed works in the Baroque style. His play "Il Filosofo Veneziano" (The Venetian Philosopher) was particularly well-received and performed in various theaters across Italy.

Moving forward in time, Giuseppe Serrata (1792-1867) was an Italian painter known for his landscapes and portraiture. His works were exhibited in various art galleries and museums throughout Italy and Europe.

Lastly, Emilio Serrata (1865-1938) was an Italian politician and journalist who played a significant role in the labor movement and the formation of the Italian Socialist Party in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Serrata

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

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

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