Explore the Family Name Serene
The meaning of Serene
1. Variant of Sirrine, a surname of Flemish origin. 2. French (southern): probably a nickname from Old French serene ‘serene’, an adjective used as part of certain titles.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Serene in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Serene decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Serene ranked as the 62,961st most popular surname with a count of 297, accounting for approximately 0.11 per 100,000 people in the population. A decade later, in 2010, its rank dropped to 71,042, and the count decreased to 275, representing a proportion of roughly 0.09 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of -12.83 in rank and -7.41 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #71,042 | -12.83% |
| Count | 297 | 275 | -7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Serene
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Serene surname. In 2000, 92.26% of those with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 92.00% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased by 35.31%, from 3.37% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010. Hispanic representation disappeared completely by 2010 after making up 2.69% in 2000. Meanwhile, there was a new appearance of individuals who identified with two or more races, accounting for 2.18% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.26% | 92% | -0.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Black | 3.37% | 2.18% | -35.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |