Explore the Family Name Sereno
The meaning of Sereno
1. Italian: from the personal name Sereno (from Latin serenus, serena ‘clear, calm’). 2. Spanish and Portugues: nickname from sereno ‘serene, calm’. 3. Spanish: occupational name from sereno ‘night watchman’. 4. Spanish: habitational name for someone from the town of La Serena (Extremadura). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Antonio, Corrado, Gilberto, Roberto, Tommaso. Spanish Guadalupe, Jose, Luis, Manuel, Maria Del Carmen, Marta, Pedro.
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How common is the last name Sereno in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sereno has seen an increased popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,069 in popularity with a count of 1,162, or a proportion of 0.43 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had risen to 19,114, and the count increased to 1,423, raising the proportion to 0.48 per 100k. This represents a growth rate of 9.28% in rank and an increase of 22.46% in count, demonstrating an overall upward trend in the prevalence of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,069 | #19,114 | 9.28% |
| Count | 1,162 | 1,423 | 22.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.48 | 11.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sereno
In regards to ethnicity, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Sereno. In 2000, 63.34% identified as White, 31.24% as Hispanic, 2.67% as Asian/Pacific Islander, and 2.07% identified with two or more races. However, by 2010, there were significant changes; the percentage identifying as White dropped to 51.58%, while the Hispanic identification rose to 42.09%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw growth, increasing to 4.36%, but those identifying with two or more races decreased to 1.19%. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native recorded for these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.34% | 51.58% | -18.57% |
| Hispanic | 31.24% | 42.09% | 34.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.67% | 4.36% | 63.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 1.19% | -42.51% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |