Explore the Family Name Serota
The meaning of Serota
Americanized form of Polish Sierota ‘orphan’, and a variant of the same Jewish surname. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Tali.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Serota in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Serota" has seen a shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Serota was ranked 44,350th in terms of commonality, while by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 47,006th. The count of individuals with this surname also marginally decreased from 457 in 2000 to 452 in 2010, representing a drop of 1.09 percent. This is further reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell by 11.76 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #47,006 | -5.99% |
| Count | 457 | 452 | -1.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Serota
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides an understanding of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Serota. According to the census, the majority of those bearing the surname Serota identify as White, with a minor decrease from 95.84 percent in 2000 to 95.80 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic represented the second largest group, although their proportion decreased by 10.15 percent, from 1.97 percent in 2000 to 1.77 percent in 2010. There was a negligible increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.31 percent in 2000 to 1.33 percent in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010 according to the census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.84% | 95.8% | -0.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 1.77% | -10.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.33% | 1.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |