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

Silin, 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 Silin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Silin in America

Silin is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Silin surname appeared 114 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 Silin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Silin 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 Silin

The surname SILIN has its origins in Russia, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Russian word "sila," meaning "strength" or "power." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for a physically strong or powerful individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SILIN can be found in the Velvet Book, a historical document from the 16th century that recorded noble families and their coats of arms. The SILIN family was listed among the nobility of Moscow, suggesting they held a prominent position in Russian society during that time.

In the 17th century, the name SILIN appeared in various records and manuscripts related to the Russian Orthodox Church. For instance, a priest named Ivan SILIN was mentioned in a church document from 1632, indicating the name's association with the clergy.

The SILIN surname is also connected to several place names in Russia. One such place is the village of Silino, located in the Tver region. It's possible that the name SILIN originated from this location or that the village was named after an early bearer of the surname.

One notable individual with the SILIN surname was Yakov SILIN (1624-1698), a Russian military leader who played a crucial role in the Russo-Turkish War of 1677-1681. He was known for his strategic skills and bravery on the battlefield.

Another famous figure was Nikolai SILIN (1786-1852), a Russian writer and poet who contributed to the Golden Age of Russian literature. His works, including poems and short stories, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

In the 20th century, Vasily SILIN (1901-1982) was a prominent Soviet engineer and scientist. He made significant contributions to the development of nuclear power plants and was awarded the prestigious Lenin Prize for his achievements.

Furthermore, the SILIN surname is associated with the Russian painter and artist Mikhail SILIN (1928-2010), whose works were exhibited in various galleries throughout Russia and internationally.

Lastly, Yelena SILIN (born 1962) is a renowned Russian ballerina and choreographer. She has performed with the Bolshoi Ballet and has been recognized for her exceptional talent and artistry on the stage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Silin

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

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

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