Explore the Family Name Serre
The meaning of Serre
French: 1. (southern): topographic name from Occitan serre ‘narrow, elongated hill’ (from Latin serra ‘saw’), or a habitational name from (La) Serre, the name of several places in the southern part of France. 2. (Serré): unexplained. History: The surname Serré (see 2 above) is listed in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of South Carolina.
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How common is the last name Serre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Serre has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 75,695 and by 2010, it had slightly dropped to rank 75,799, indicating a negligible decrease of 0.14%. However, the total count of people with this surname increased from 237 in 2000 to 254 in 2010, showing a rise of 7.17%. The proportion of people with the surname Serre per 100k remained steady at 0.09 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #75,799 | -0.14% |
| Count | 237 | 254 | 7.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Serre
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Serre has also seen some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 94.09% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 92.13% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity also saw a decrease from 5.06% in 2000 to 3.94% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a slight increase in individuals who identify with two or more races, from 0% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 92.13% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 5.06% | 3.94% | -22.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |