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

Serrate, 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 Serrate surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Serrate in America

Serrate is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Serrate surname appeared 104 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 Serrate.

The history of the last name Serrate

The surname Serrate is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "serratura," which means "lock" or "latch." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to an occupation or trade related to locksmithing or metalworking.

In the 13th century, the name Serrate appeared in historical records from the city of Genoa, which was a major maritime center at the time. It is possible that early bearers of this name were involved in the production or repair of locks and other metalwork used in shipbuilding or naval activities.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Serrate was Giovanni Serrate, a merchant and banker who lived in Genoa in the late 14th century. His name is found in documents related to trade and financial transactions of that era.

During the Renaissance, the Serrate family gained prominence in the city of Florence. Niccolò Serrate (1470-1539) was a renowned architect and sculptor who worked on several notable projects, including the Basilica of San Lorenzo and the Laurentian Library.

In the 17th century, the name Serrate also appeared in records from the region of Tuscany. Antonio Serrate (1620-1691) was a priest and scholar who wrote extensively on theological and philosophical topics.

Another notable individual with the surname Serrate was Giulio Serrate (1728-1799), a military officer and engineer from Piedmont who served in the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia. He was involved in the construction of fortifications and defensive works during the Napoleonic Wars.

The name Serrate has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout Italy, such as the village of Serrate in the province of Brescia and the Serrate Valley in the Ligurian Alps.

While the surname Serrate is not among the most common in modern times, its historical roots and connections to various trades, professions, and regions of Italy make it a fascinating example of the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Italian surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Serrate

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

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 Serrate 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.

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

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