Explore the Family Name Sermons
The meaning of Sermons
English: variant of Sermon (see Surman), with post-medieval excrescent -s. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Sermons in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sermons has increased between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,591st in popularity among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had jumped to 34,427th. This represents an increase of 8.42%. Furthermore, the number of individuals carrying the Sermons surname also experienced growth during this period, from 557 in 2000 to 658 in 2010 — a substantial rise of 18.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,591 | #34,427 | 8.42% |
| Count | 557 | 658 | 18.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sermons
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts for those bearing the Sermons surname from 2000 to 2010. The proportion identifying as White showed slight growth, from 37.16% to 39.51%. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase, from 0.90% to 2.58%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased slightly from 2.69% to 3.04%, while those identifying as Black decreased somewhat from 57.99% to 54.56%. The data reported no Asians/Pacific Islanders or American Indians and Alaskan Natives among those with the Sermons surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57.99% | 54.56% | -5.91% |
| White | 37.16% | 39.51% | 6.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 3.04% | 13.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 2.58% | 186.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |