Explore the Family Name Sernas
The meaning of Sernas
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): probably an altered (plural) form of Spanish Serna. Compare Cernas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sernas in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sernas has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sernas ranked as the 72,022nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 50,196th position—a growth of 30.3 percent. The count of people with this surname also increased from 252 to 417, which is an impressive rise of 65.48 percent. This surge in popularity means that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., there were 0.14 individuals named Sernas in 2010, up from 0.09 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #50,196 | 30.3% |
| Count | 252 | 417 | 65.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.14 | 55.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sernas
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Sernas identify as Hispanic. This group saw a slight increase from 92.06 percent in 2000 to 93.53 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals of white ethnicity decreased slightly from 6.75 percent to 6.00 percent during the same period. There were no recorded instances of Sernas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.06% | 93.53% | 1.6% |
| White | 6.75% | 6% | -11.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |