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

Sillik, 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 Sillik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sillik in America

Sillik is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sillik surname appeared 129 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 Sillik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sillik 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 Sillik

The surname SILLIK originated in the region of Slovenia, located in central Europe. It first appeared in historical records during the late 15th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Slovenian word "siliti," which means "to force" or "to compel." This suggests that the original bearer of the name may have been someone who was known for their forceful or commanding presence.

One of the earliest documented instances of the SILLIK name can be found in a manuscript dating back to the year 1492, which records a man named Janez SILLIK residing in the town of Kranj, located in what is now modern-day Slovenia. This manuscript provides valuable insight into the early origins of the name and its geographical roots.

In the 16th century, the name SILLIK began to spread beyond the borders of Slovenia, appearing in various records and documents throughout the region. For instance, in 1547, a man named Mihael SILLIK is mentioned in a legal document from the city of Graz, located in neighboring Austria.

While the SILLIK name may not have been as widespread or prominent as some other surnames, it did produce a few noteworthy individuals throughout history. One such figure was Andrej SILLIK, a Slovenian poet and writer who lived from 1638 to 1702. His works, which were primarily written in the Slovenian language, helped to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of his homeland during a time of foreign rule.

Another notable bearer of the SILLIK name was Janez SILLIK, who was born in 1791 in the village of Brezje, Slovenia. He served as a military officer in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and played a role in several campaigns and battles during the Napoleonic Wars.

In the 19th century, the SILLIK surname found its way to other parts of Europe, including Germany and Italy. One example is Marija SILLIK, a German-born artist who lived from 1832 to 1911 and was known for her intricate porcelain sculptures and figurines.

As the centuries passed, the SILLIK name continued to spread and evolve, with various spelling variations emerging in different regions. However, the core meaning and historical significance of the name remained rooted in its Slovenian origins and the sense of forcefulness or determination that it conveyed.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sillik

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

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

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