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

Silmon, 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 Silmon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Silmon in America

Silmon is the 30665th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Silmon surname appeared 760 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 Silmon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Silmon 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 Silmon

The surname Silmon has its roots in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "sil" and "mann," meaning "happy" and "man," respectively. This combination suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a cheerful or joyful disposition.

The earliest known records of the Silmon surname date back to the 12th century in the county of Lincolnshire, England. In the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1176, a person named Richard Silman is mentioned, which is likely an early variation of the spelling.

During the Middle Ages, the name Silmon appeared in various historical documents, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which recorded landowners and their holdings. In this record, an entry for a William Silmon can be found, indicating the presence of the surname in the region.

One notable historical figure bearing the Silmon surname was Sir John Silmon, a prominent English landowner and knight who lived during the late 14th century. He played a role in the Hundred Years' War and was granted lands in Northamptonshire for his service to the Crown.

In the 16th century, the name Silmon was also found in parish records and other local documents. For instance, the baptismal records of St. Mary's Church in Warwick, England, mention the birth of a child named Thomas Silmon in 1589.

Another individual of historical significance was Robert Silmon, born in 1642 in Gloucestershire, England. He was a respected scholar and author, known for his contributions to the fields of theology and philosophy.

As the centuries progressed, variations in the spelling of the surname emerged, including Silmont,Silmund, and Silmun. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of individual families.

It is worth noting that while the Silmon surname has its origins in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the early historical records and notable figures mentioned here highlight the rich heritage and evolution of this surname within the British Isles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Silmon

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

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

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