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

Silencieux, 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 Silencieux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Silencieux in America

Silencieux is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Silencieux surname appeared 146 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 Silencieux.

The history of the last name Silencieux

The surname "SILENCIEUX" has its origins in France, with the earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "silencieux," which means "silent" or "quiet." The name likely originated as a descriptive epithet or nickname for someone who was known for their quiet or reserved nature.

The earliest known reference to the name can be found in a manuscript from the Burgundy region of eastern France, dated around 1180. This document mentions a person named "Jehan le Silencieux," indicating that the name was already in use by that time. Over the following centuries, various spellings of the name appeared in records, including "Silencieux," "Silencieulx," and "Silencieulx."

One notable historical figure who bore this surname was Pierre Silencieux, a French philosopher and theologian who lived in the late 13th century. He was known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, and his work "De Virtutibus et Vitiis" (On Virtues and Vices) was widely studied in medieval universities.

In the 14th century, the Silencieux family established themselves in the region of Normandy, where they held lands and properties. One member of this family, Guillaume Silencieux, was recorded as a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War against the English. He was born around 1310 and died in battle in 1356.

Another prominent individual with the surname Silencieux was Marie Silencieux, a French noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and literature, and her salon in Paris was frequented by many of the leading intellectuals and artists of the time. Marie Silencieux was born in 1525 and died in 1598.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in records related to the French settlements in Canada. One of the earliest settlers with the surname Silencieux was Jacques Silencieux, who arrived in Quebec in 1634. He and his family established a farm in the region and were among the first French colonists in what is now the province of Quebec.

Over the centuries, the Silencieux surname has been associated with various noble families and individuals of note in France and other parts of Europe. While not as widely distributed as some other French surnames, it has persisted as a distinct family name with a rich historical lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Silencieux

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

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 Silencieux 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.

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

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