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

Severin, 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 Severin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Severin in America

Severin is the 12772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Severin surname appeared 2,416 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Severin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Severin 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 Severin

The surname Severin originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin name Severinus, which means "severe" or "stern." The name was likely a nickname given to someone with a serious or strict demeanor.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Severin dates back to the 11th century in the Domesday Book, a medieval census commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. It lists several individuals with the name Severinus or similar variations, such as Severyn, residing in various parts of England.

In the 12th century, the name Severin appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, which were administrative records kept by the English Exchequer. One notable individual from this period was Severin of Deerhurst, a monk and scholar who lived in the latter half of the 12th century and wrote extensively on religious topics.

During the 13th century, the name Severin was particularly prevalent in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in France. Records from this time show the name being spelled in various forms, including Séverin, Sevrin, and Severin.

In the 14th century, the name Severin appeared in the Hundredorum Rolls, which were tax records compiled in England during the reign of King Edward I. One notable individual from this period was Severin Bonefoy, a French nobleman and military leader who participated in the Hundred Years' War.

In the 15th century, the name Severin was found in the records of the University of Paris, indicating its presence among scholars and academics of the time. One notable figure was Severin de Soissons, a French philosopher and theologian who taught at the university in the early 1400s.

In the 16th century, the name Severin was associated with various place names across Europe, such as Severin-sur-Aveyron in France and Severin in Austria. One prominent individual from this period was Severin Nahuys, a Dutch theologian and reformer who lived from 1480 to 1536.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Severin, including:

1. Pierre Severin (1588-1668), a French philosopher and mathematician.
2. Johann Severin Vater (1771-1826), a German theologian and linguist.
3. Severin Roesen (1640-1708), a Dutch still-life painter known for his depictions of fruit and flowers.
4. Severin Eisenlohr (1863-1936), a German-American architect known for his work in the Arts and Crafts style.
5. Severin Bourne (1900-1984), an American composer and music educator.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Severin

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

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

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