Explore the Family Name Serena
The meaning of Serena
1. Italian: from the female personal name Serena, from Latin serenus, serena ‘clear, calm’. 2. Spanish and Portuguese: habitational name from any of numerous places called (La) Serena, from sereno ‘bright, fair’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Ottavio, Attilio, Domenic, Egidio, Giancarlo, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Serena in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Serena has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Serena was ranked as the 26,566th most common surname in the United States with a count of approximately 863 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 30,735 and the number of people with this last name had decreased to 758. This represents a decrease of about 15.69% in terms of rank and 12.17% in terms of count. Moreover, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,566 | #30,735 | -15.69% |
| Count | 863 | 758 | -12.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.26 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Serena
In terms of ethnicity associated with the surname Serena, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals identify as White, followed by Hispanic. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of people with this surname who identified as White (from 74.62% to 72.43%) and Black (from 1.62% to 1.58%), while those identifying as Hispanic increased from 20.97% to 22.56%. Interestingly, there were also new entries in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, albeit at very low percentages (1.19% and 1.06%, respectively). The percentage of those identifying with two or more races saw a significant reduction from 2.09% to 1.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.62% | 72.43% | -2.93% |
| Hispanic | 20.97% | 22.56% | 7.58% |
| Black | 1.62% | 1.58% | -2.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 1.19% | -43.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |