Explore the Family Name Serres
The meaning of Serres
1. French (southern) and Catalan: topographic name from serres, plural of Catalan serra and Occitan serre ‘ridge, chain of narrow, elongated hills’ (see Serre), or a habitational name from any of the places called Serres, e.g. in Meurthe-et-Moselle. 2. Altered form of French Serre. Some characteristic forenames: French Edouard, Philippe.
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How common is the last name Serres in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Serres has seen a slight increase in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,956 but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 35,993, which is a change of about 2.61%. The number of individuals with the surname also increased from 569 in 2000 to 623 in 2010, representing an increase of 9.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,956 | #35,993 | 2.61% |
| Count | 569 | 623 | 9.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Serres
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most individuals with the surname Serres identify as White, with 96.66% identifying as such in 2000 and 92.78% in 2010. Although still a small percentage, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic and Black, with increases of 93.04% and 93.62%, respectively, between 2000 and 2010. There were no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals recorded with this surname in either census year, and only a slight presence (1.28%) of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.66% | 92.78% | -4.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 3.05% | 93.04% |
| Black | 1.41% | 2.73% | 93.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |