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

Silao, 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 Silao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Silao in America

Silao is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Silao surname appeared 164 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 Silao.

We can also compare 2010 data for Silao 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 Silao

The surname SILAO has its origins in Mexico, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Nahuatl word "Cillan," which means "place of the dried corn stalks." This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific location or region where the cultivation of corn was prevalent.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname SILAO can be found in the records of the Spanish colonial administration in Mexico. These records mention individuals with the surname SILAO living in various parts of the country during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Interestingly, the name SILAO is also associated with a city in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. The city's name is believed to have been derived from the same Nahuatl word as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the region's agricultural traditions.

Among the notable individuals who bore the surname SILAO throughout history are Juan SILAO (1612-1680), a prominent landowner and rancher in the region of Jalisco, Mexico. Another notable figure was María SILAO (1728-1802), a respected weaver and textile artist whose works were highly valued during the colonial era.

In the 19th century, Pedro SILAO (1832-1901) was a distinguished educator and advocate for indigenous rights, working tirelessly to promote education and literacy among the local communities in his home state of Michoacán.

During the Mexican Revolution, Emilio SILAO (1884-1921) was a military leader who fought alongside the revolutionary forces, playing a significant role in several battles and campaigns.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname SILAO was Dolores SILAO (1910-1992), a celebrated writer and poet whose works explored themes of social injustice, cultural identity, and the struggles of the working class in Mexico.

While the surname SILAO has its roots in Mexico, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and diaspora. However, the name remains closely tied to its Mexican heritage and the rich cultural traditions of the regions where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Silao

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

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

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