Find out how popular the last name Silagi is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Silagi.

Silagi, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Silagi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Silagi in America

Silagi is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Silagi surname appeared 147 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Silagi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Silagi to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Silagi

The surname Silagi is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Veneto, specifically in the areas around the cities of Verona and Vicenza. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "silaghi," which means "wetlands" or "marshes," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived or worked in such areas.

One of the earliest records of the name Silagi can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Verona, which mentions a family with this surname. The name was also mentioned in a historical text from the late 15th century, where it was recorded as "Silaghi."

In the 16th century, the Silagi family gained prominence in the city of Vicenza, with several members holding important positions in the local government and church. One notable figure was Giovanni Silagi (1510-1578), a respected lawyer and judge who served as a magistrate in Vicenza.

During the 17th century, the name Silagi began to spread to other regions of Italy, particularly in the northern areas. In 1672, a record from the city of Milan mentions a merchant named Francesco Silagi, who traded in silk and other luxury goods.

As the centuries passed, the Silagi surname continued to be found throughout Italy, with several individuals achieving notable positions. In the 19th century, Giuseppe Silagi (1820-1892) was a renowned painter from the city of Verona, known for his landscapes and portraits.

Another individual of note was Ettore Silagi (1875-1942), a writer and journalist from Milan who became a vocal critic of the Fascist regime during the early 20th century.

While the Silagi surname is primarily associated with Italy, it has also been carried by individuals in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and intermarriage. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the marshlands and wetlands of the Veneto region, where it first emerged centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Silagi

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Silagi.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Silagi was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Silagi has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Silagi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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