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

Server, 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 Server surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Server in America

Server is the 57101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Server surname appeared 357 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 Server.

We can also compare 2010 data for Server 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 Server

The surname "Server" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old French word "servir," meaning "to serve." The name was likely given to individuals who worked as servants or attendants in noble households or religious orders.

Historical records indicate that the surname "Server" can be traced back to the 13th century. One of the earliest documented mentions of the name is in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where a "William le Servur" is listed.

The surname "Server" also appears in various other medieval records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1301, where a "John le Server" is mentioned. These early records suggest that the name was initially used as an occupational surname, referring to those who served in some capacity.

In the 14th century, the surname "Server" appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, where a "Roger le Servour" is recorded in 1327. The variant spelling "Servour" reflects the evolution of the name over time.

During the late medieval and early modern periods, the surname "Server" spread across different regions of England. Notable individuals with this surname include John Server, born in 1555 in Staffordshire, who was a prominent merchant and landowner.

Another notable figure was Thomas Server, born in 1602 in Lincolnshire, who was a member of the English Parliament during the reign of King Charles I.

In the 17th century, the surname "Server" is found in various parish records and legal documents. For example, a "William Server" is mentioned in the Hearth Tax Returns of Berkshire in 1665.

The surname "Server" also appears in some early records of English immigrants to the American colonies. One such example is John Server, born in 1635 in Dorset, England, who later settled in Virginia in the late 1600s.

Throughout its history, the surname "Server" has maintained its connection to its occupational origins, reflecting the service and labor of those who bore the name. While the name may not be as common as some other English surnames, it has left its mark on historical records across various regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Server

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

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

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