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

Silago, 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 Silago surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Silago in America

Silago is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Silago surname appeared 113 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 Silago.

We can also compare 2010 data for Silago 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 Silago

The surname SILAGO has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "silago," which means "whiting," a type of fish. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname, referring to someone who caught or sold whiting.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SILAGO surname can be found in the municipal records of Seville, Spain, from the year 1547. These records mention a certain Juan SILAGO, who was a fisherman by trade.

In the 17th century, the SILAGO surname appears to have spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. In 1632, a man named Diego SILAGO was recorded as having settled in the city of Cartagena, in present-day Colombia.

During the 18th century, the SILAGO surname gained some prominence in the Spanish military. A notable figure was Captain Pedro SILAGO (1725-1798), who served in the Spanish army and participated in the defense of Gibraltar during the Great Siege of 1779-1783.

Another historically significant individual with the SILAGO surname was Juana SILAGO (1790-1865), a Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights. She established one of the first schools for girls in Madrid and played a crucial role in promoting education for women in Spain.

In the 19th century, the SILAGO surname can be found in various parts of the Spanish-speaking world, including Mexico and Argentina. One notable bearer of the name was Manuel SILAGO (1845-1912), a Mexican poet and journalist who was a prominent figure in the literary circles of his time.

Over the centuries, the SILAGO surname has also undergone some variations in spelling, such as SILAGOS, SILAGUA, and SILAGUER, likely due to regional dialects and pronunciation differences.

While the SILAGO surname may not be among the most common in the world, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of Spain and its former colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Silago

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

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 Silago 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 Silago 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 Silago was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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