Explore the Family Name Serpas
The meaning of Serpas
1. Altered form, under the French influence in LA, of Spanish Zerpa. 2. Hispanic (mainly El Salvador): probably the plural form of Serpa 3. History: The progenitor of the majority of the bearers of the surname Serpas in LA was Francisco Zerpa (also Serpas) from the Canary Islands, who arrived in New Orleans in 1783. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Ana, Francisco, Jose, Ana Cecilia, Carlos, Cristina, Efrin, Guillermo, Ivette, Jorge, Jose Felix, Jose Manuel.
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How common is the last name Serpas in the United States?
The surname Serpas has seen a rise in popularity over the last decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,018th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had jumped up to the 16,933rd spot, showing an increase of 10.96%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, from 1,325 in 2000 to 1,680 in 2010 — a substantial increase of 26.79%. The proportion of people bearing the Serpas surname per 100,000 population increased as well, from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.57 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,018 | #16,933 | 10.96% |
| Count | 1,325 | 1,680 | 26.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.57 | 16.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Serpas
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Serpas surname identify as Hispanic. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 55.32% to 66.25%, a change of 19.76%. During the same period, there was a decrease among those identifying as White, which dropped from 42.94% to 32.62%, representing a decline of 24.03%. A small percentage identified as having two or more races, which decreased slightly from 0.60% in 2000 to 0.30% in 2010. There were no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic identity groups. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group also saw a minor decrease from 0.53% to 0.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.32% | 66.25% | 19.76% |
| White | 42.94% | 32.62% | -24.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.42% | -20.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% | 0.3% | -50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |