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

Siler, 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 Siler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Siler in America

Siler is the 4256th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Siler surname appeared 8,327 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Siler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Siler 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 Siler

The surname SILER is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "Siler," which refers to a type of silversmith or jeweler. This occupation-based surname suggests that the earliest bearers were likely involved in the crafting of silver or other precious metal items.

In some historical records, the name appears with variations in spelling, such as Syler, Sieler, or Syhler. These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in record-keeping and spelling conventions of the time. The name SILER is also thought to be related to the place name "Sil," a town in the German state of Saxony, indicating that some early bearers may have hailed from or resided in that region.

One of the earliest documented references to the SILER surname can be found in the parish records of Nuremberg, Germany, from the late 16th century. These records mention a Johann SILER, a silversmith who lived and worked in the city during that period.

As the name spread across Europe, it became associated with notable individuals throughout history. For example, Hans SILER (1570-1635) was a renowned German engraver and printmaker known for his intricate woodcut and etching work. Another notable bearer was Anna SILER (1680-1754), a German painter and portraitist who gained recognition for her skilled depictions of nobility and affluent patrons.

In the 18th century, the SILER name appeared in the records of the Prussian army, with several individuals serving as officers and soldiers. One such figure was Wilhelm SILER (1725-1789), a Prussian military officer who fought in the Seven Years' War and later became a respected military tactician and strategist.

Moving into the 19th century, the SILER surname gained prominence in the field of education. Johann Friedrich SILER (1801-1875) was a renowned German educator and author who published several influential works on teaching methods and educational philosophy.

Throughout its history, the SILER surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from skilled artisans and craftsmen to military leaders, artists, and scholars. While the name's origins can be traced back to Germany, its bearers have left their mark across Europe and beyond, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who carried this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Siler

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

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

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