Explore the Family Name Sermeno
The meaning of Sermeno
Hispanic (mainly El Salvador; Sermeño): altered form of Spanish Cermeño (see Cermeno).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sermeno in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sermeno has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 31,014th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 24,648th position - a 20.53% increase. The count of individuals bearing this surname also surged from 708 in 2000 to 1013 in 2010, marking a significant growth of 43.08%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k population carrying the Sermeno name also rose by 30.77% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,014 | #24,648 | 20.53% |
| Count | 708 | 1,013 | 43.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.34 | 30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sermeno
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the Sermeno surname is predominantly associated with Hispanic ethnicity. This group saw a slight growth of 1.10%, increasing from 92.66% in 2000 to 93.68% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Whites with this surname decreased by 7.09% and 11.67%, respectively. Notably, the category for "Two or more races" witnessed a new entry of 0.49% in 2010, whereas there was no recorded data for this ethnic identity in 2000. The categories for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged with no individuals bearing the Sermeno surname reported for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.66% | 93.68% | 1.1% |
| White | 4.8% | 4.24% | -11.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.27% | 1.18% | -7.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |