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

Serwe, 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 Serwe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Serwe in America

Serwe is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Serwe surname appeared 174 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 Serwe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Serwe 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 Serwe

The surname SERWE is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Middle High German word "serwe," which referred to a type of coarse woolen fabric or clothing made from this material. This suggests that the surname may have been an occupational name given to individuals involved in the production or trade of such fabrics.

One of the earliest documented references to the name SERWE can be found in a record from the city of Nuremberg, dated 1537, which mentions a certain Hans Serwe, a cloth merchant. Another early mention is in the parish records of the town of Hechingen, where a Johann Serwe was recorded as a resident in 1564.

In the 17th century, the name SERWE appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, as well as neighboring regions. For instance, a man named Christoph Serwe was born in the village of Ermetzhofen, in what is now Baden-Württemberg, in 1621. He later became a respected schoolmaster and is noted in local histories.

The SERWE surname is also found in historical records from the Rhineland region of Germany. In the town of Remagen, a family by the name of Serwe is documented as owning a vineyard in the 18th century. One notable member of this family was Johann Peter Serwe, born in 1732, who served as the town's mayor for several years.

As the centuries passed, individuals bearing the SERWE surname continued to make their mark in various fields. In the 19th century, Friedrich Serwe, born in 1820 in the city of Hanover, became a renowned architect and was responsible for designing several notable buildings in the city, including the Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall).

Another notable figure was Theodor Serwe, a German artist and illustrator born in 1876 in Berlin. He was particularly known for his book illustrations and his work in the Art Nouveau style. Some of his most famous works include illustrations for the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen.

While the surname SERWE may not be among the most common in Germany today, its history and origins can be traced back several centuries, reflecting the diverse occupations and contributions of those who have borne this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Serwe

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

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

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