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

Sillito, 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 Sillito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sillito in America

Sillito is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sillito surname appeared 121 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 Sillito.

The history of the last name Sillito

The surname Sillito is of English origin and derived from a place name in Yorkshire. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "sylla" meaning a former and "ton" meaning a town or village, referring to a person who hailed from a settlement of former inhabitants.

The Sillito name can be traced back to the 13th century in Yorkshire, with early records showing variations in spelling such as Sillitoe, Syllitoe, and Sylletoe. One of the earliest known references to the name is found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1297, which mentions a John de Sillitoe.

During the medieval period, the Sillito family was primarily based in the West Riding of Yorkshire, particularly in the areas around Barnsley and Sheffield. The name is also found in records from the nearby counties of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the Sillito surname was William Sillito (c.1520-1585), a landowner and prominent member of the gentry in Yorkshire. He is mentioned in several historical documents related to land transactions and legal disputes.

The Sillito name gained further recognition in the 18th century with the birth of John Sillito (1730-1797), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Sheffield. He established several charitable foundations and left a significant portion of his wealth to support educational institutions.

Another important figure was Robert Sillito (1789-1867), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a distinguished hydrographer, contributing to the mapping of the coastlines of South America and the Caribbean.

In the 19th century, the Sillito family expanded beyond Yorkshire, with members residing in various parts of England and even venturing to other parts of the British Empire. One notable individual was Sir Ralph Sillito (1818-1892), a prominent industrialist and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Hull from 1865 to 1880.

The Sillito surname has also been associated with literary figures, including the poet and author Neville Sillito (1890-1964), who was born in Nottinghamshire and gained recognition for his works exploring rural life and the natural world.

Throughout its history, the Sillito name has maintained a strong presence in various regions of England, particularly in Yorkshire, where it originated and has deep roots. While the name may have evolved in spelling and spread to different parts of the country and beyond, its origins can be traced back to the small settlements of former inhabitants in the Yorkshire countryside.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sillito

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

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

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