Explore the Family Name Sereda
The meaning of Sereda
1. Ukrainian: nickname from sereda ‘Wednesday’. It is also used by Belorussians for whom it is either of Ukrainian origin, or represents a Russified form of the Belorussian cognate word serada (influenced by the Russian cognate word sreda). This surname is also found in Poland (mainly in the southeastern part of country, near to the border with Ukraine). 2. Czech (Šereda): unflattering nickname from šereda ‘nasty person’. 3. Possibly also an Americanized form of Hungarian Szereda: nickname from szerda ‘Wednesday’, a loanword from Slavic (see above). Some characteristic forenames: Russian Yury, Boris, Kirill, Sofiya, Vladimir, Zhanna. Polish Arkadiusz.
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How common is the last name Sereda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sereda has shown a considerable increase over the years. In 2000, it ranked 55,481st in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 50,275th position, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 9.38%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 346 to 416 during this period, an impressive increase of 20.23%. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the Sereda surname rose by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #50,275 | 9.38% |
| Count | 346 | 416 | 20.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sereda
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a significant dominance of White individuals bearing the surname Sereda, with an increase from 91.91% in 2000 to 96.15% in 2010. The census recorded new representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic communities in the 2010 data, each accounting for 1.44% of people with the Sereda surname. In contrast, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased from 5.49% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Neither Black nor American Indian and Alaskan Native communities were represented among those with the Sereda surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.91% | 96.15% | 4.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |