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

Sirvent, 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 Sirvent surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sirvent in America

Sirvent is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sirvent surname appeared 122 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 Sirvent.

The history of the last name Sirvent

The surname Sirvent originated in Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old Catalan word "sirvent," which means "servant" or "attendant." This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who worked as servants or attendants in noble households or royal courts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sirvent can be found in the records of the Monastery of Poblet, located in the Catalan province of Tarragona. These records date back to the 13th century and mention several individuals with the surname Sirvent who were associated with the monastery.

In the 14th century, the name Sirvent appeared in various documents related to the Kingdom of Aragon, which included parts of modern-day Spain and France. For example, the Llibre de Repartiments (Book of Distribution) from the 13th century, which recorded the distribution of lands and properties in the newly conquered territory of Valencia, lists several individuals with the surname Sirvent as recipients of land grants.

During the 15th century, the Sirvent family gained prominence in the city of Barcelona. One notable figure was Pere Sirvent (c. 1415-1490), a renowned merchant and banker who played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs. Another prominent individual from this period was Francesc Sirvent (c. 1450-1520), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Royal Audience of Catalonia.

In the 16th century, the Sirvent family expanded their influence beyond Catalonia. Jordi Sirvent (c. 1520-1585), a military commander, led Spanish troops in various campaigns against the Ottoman Empire in the Mediterranean region. Meanwhile, Jaume Sirvent (c. 1540-1610) was a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of several notable buildings in Valencia, including the Basílica de la Virgen de los Desamparados.

As the Sirvent family spread across Spain and other parts of Europe, the spelling of the name evolved. In some regions, it was recorded as Sirvente, Sirviente, or Servente, reflecting the linguistic variations in different areas. Additionally, the name Sirvent was sometimes associated with certain place names, such as Sirvente de Aragon or Sirvente de Valencia, indicating the family's origins or connections to those locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sirvent

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

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

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