UK surname
A surname derived from a place name in France.
In the 1881 census there were 17 people recorded with the Serry surname, ranking it #31,170 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 20, ranked #36,679, down from #31,170 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Greenwich, Paddington and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Serry is 193 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 17.6%.
1881 census count
17
Ranked #31,170
Modern count
20
2016, ranked #36,679
Peak year
1861
193 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Serry surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Serry surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 52 | #23,915 |
| 1861 | historical | 193 | #12,371 |
| 1881 | historical | 17 | #31,170 |
| 1891 | historical | 172 | #16,663 |
| 1901 | historical | 10 | #33,026 |
| 1911 | historical | 39 | #29,025 |
| 1997 | modern | 9 | #37,214 |
| 1998 | modern | 7 | #37,533 |
| 1999 | modern | 7 | #37,513 |
| 2000 | modern | 5 | #37,823 |
| 2001 | modern | 4 | #37,862 |
| 2002 | modern | 8 | #37,206 |
| 2003 | modern | 13 | #36,620 |
| 2004 | modern | 10 | #37,096 |
| 2005 | modern | 8 | #37,422 |
| 2006 | modern | 8 | #37,481 |
| 2007 | modern | 9 | #37,435 |
| 2008 | modern | 12 | #37,143 |
| 2009 | modern | 13 | #37,140 |
| 2010 | modern | 18 | #36,774 |
| 2011 | modern | 20 | #36,587 |
| 2012 | modern | 17 | #36,811 |
| 2013 | modern | 20 | #36,614 |
| 2014 | modern | 21 | #36,577 |
| 2015 | modern | 20 | #36,653 |
| 2016 | modern | 20 | #36,679 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Greenwich, Paddington, London parishes, St James Clerkenwell and St Leonard Bromley. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenwich | London (South Districts) |
| 2 | Paddington | London (West Districts) |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | St James Clerkenwell | London (Central Districts) |
| 5 | St Leonard Bromley | London (East Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Serry surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Serry, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Serry surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Serry household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Serry is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Serry is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Serry, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname SERRY is believed to have originated in England in the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "syrce," meaning a shirt or a garment. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who made or sold shirts or other garments.
The earliest recorded instances of the name SERRY can be found in historical documents from the county of Norfolk, England. It appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Norfolk from the late 13th century, indicating that families with this surname were present in the region during that time.
One notable early bearer of the SERRY surname was John SERRY, a landowner who lived in the village of Salle, Norfolk, in the late 14th century. His name is mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Salle from the year 1379.
The SERRY name can also be traced to the nearby village of Shropham in Norfolk, where it was recorded in its variant spelling "Sery" in the Feet of Fines for Norfolk in 1472. This document mentions a William Sery from Shropham.
In the 16th century, the surname SERRY appeared in various records across different counties in England. One notable figure from this period was Thomas SERRY, a merchant from London who was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of London in 1541.
Another individual of note was Richard SERRY, a landowner from Gloucestershire, whose name is mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1597.
By the 17th century, the SERRY surname had spread to other parts of England, as well as to Scotland and Ireland. One notable bearer of this name was William SERRY, a clergyman from Oxfordshire, who authored a book titled "The Doctrine of Life and Death" in 1654.
In the 18th century, the SERRY surname was found in various records, including the Parish Registers of Suffolk, where a John SERRY was christened in 1718. Another notable figure from this period was James SERRY, a Scottish philosopher and writer who lived from 1736 to 1798.
As the centuries progressed, the SERRY surname continued to be found throughout the United Kingdom and its former colonies, with bearers of the name making their mark in various fields, from academia to politics and the arts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Serry surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Worcestershire leads with 7 Serrys recorded in 1881 and an index of 32.36x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Worcestershire | 7 | 32.36x |
| Middlesex | 4 | 2.41x |
| Kent | 3 | 5.31x |
| Berkshire | 1 | 8.05x |
| Huntingdonshire | 1 | 30.40x |
| Lanarkshire | 1 | 1.87x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Worcester St Swithin in Worcestershire leads with 7 Serrys recorded in 1881 and an index of 17500.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester St Swithin | 7 | 17500.00x |
| Paddington London | 4 | 65.68x |
| Sandwich St Clement | 3 | 6000.00x |
| Govan | 1 | 7.55x |
| Great Stukeley | 1 | 5000.00x |
| Steventon | 1 | 2000.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Serry surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Serry surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Serry households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 3 |
| Blacksmith | 2 |
| -- | 1 |
| Bricklayer | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| General Lab | 1 |
| Grocer | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Prison Assistant Warder | 1 |
| Sawyer At Saw Mills | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 17 people were recorded with the Serry surname. That placed it at #31,170 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 20 in 2016. That gives Serry a modern rank of #36,679.
A surname derived from a place name in France.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Serry bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.