Explore the Family Name Serhan
The meaning of Serhan
Arabic (mainly the Levant): variant of Sirhan ‘wolf’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Serhan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Serhan has seen a noticeable increase. In 2000, Serhan was ranked 108,153rd in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 99,845th, marking a change of 7.68%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname saw an increase of 19.08% from 152 in 2000 to 181 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,153 | #99,845 | 7.68% |
| Count | 152 | 181 | 19.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Serhan
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Serhan. In 2000, the majority of individuals holding this surname identified as White (82.89%), followed by those identifying with two or more races (9.21%), and then Hispanic (5.92%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. By 2010, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of White (-2.01%) and those identifying with two or more races (-16.07%). Interestingly, the Hispanic population increased by 58.61%, making it the fastest growing ethnic group associated with the surname during that time period. The data for other ethnicities remains either unchanged or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.89% | 81.22% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 5.92% | 9.39% | 58.61% |
| Two or More Races | 9.21% | 7.73% | -16.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |