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

Servius, 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 Servius surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Servius in America

Servius is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Servius surname appeared 110 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 Servius.

The history of the last name Servius

The surname "SERVIUS" is of Latin origin and can be traced back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "servus," which means "servant" or "slave." The name likely originated as a designation for someone who was a servant or a freed slave in ancient Rome.

The earliest known record of the name "SERVIUS" appears in the writings of ancient Roman authors, such as Cicero and Livy. It is mentioned in various historical texts and documents from that era, indicating that it was a relatively common name among the lower classes of Roman society.

In the Middle Ages, the name "SERVIUS" continued to be used across Europe, particularly in regions that were influenced by Roman culture and language. It can be found in medieval records and documents from Italy, France, and Spain, among other countries.

One notable person with the surname "SERVIUS" was Maurus Servius Honoratus, a grammarian and scholar who lived in the late 4th and early 5th century AD. He is best known for his influential commentary on the works of the Roman poet Virgil, which helped preserve and transmit Virgil's texts to future generations.

Another historical figure with the surname "SERVIUS" was Quintus Servilius Caepio, a Roman statesman and military leader who lived in the 2nd century BC. He is remembered for his involvement in the Lusitanian War against the Lusitanian people in what is now modern-day Portugal.

In the 16th century, there was a French scholar and humanist named Pierre Servius (c. 1500-1580), who was renowned for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy.

During the Renaissance period, the surname "SERVIUS" was also associated with the Italian painter Servilius Servius (c. 1540-1610), who was active in the city of Parma and is known for his religious paintings and frescoes.

Another notable figure was the English theologian and scholar John Servius (c. 1560-1623), who was a prominent translator and editor of ancient Greek and Latin texts during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

While the surname "SERVIUS" is not as common today as it once was, it still carries a rich historical legacy, reflecting its roots in ancient Roman society and its enduring presence throughout various periods of European history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Servius

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

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

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