Explore the Family Name Serbus
The meaning of Serbus
Czech: occupational name for a servant (of lords or townspeople), from serbus, altered form of Latin servus ‘servant’. Compare Serbousek.
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How common is the last name Serbus in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Serbus saw a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000 it ranked 56,392, but by 2010 it had moved up to 56,310—a change of 0.15%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, going from 339 to 363, an increase of 7.08%. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased slightly, from 0.13 to 0.12, marking a decrease of -7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #56,310 | 0.15% |
| Count | 339 | 363 | 7.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Serbus
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Serbus identified as white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 99.71% of people with the surname identified as such, but this figure dropped slightly to 98.07% by 2010—a change of -1.64%. The data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either suppressed for privacy reasons or showed no representation for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.71% | 98.07% | -1.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |