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

Silo, 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 Silo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Silo in America

Silo is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Silo surname appeared 124 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 Silo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Silo 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 Silo

The surname SILO is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Spanish word "silo," which refers to a pit or underground chamber used for storing grain or other agricultural products. This name may have been initially adopted by families involved in agricultural or farming activities.

One of the earliest known records of the SILO surname can be found in the archives of the historic city of Seville, dating back to the 15th century. These records document individuals bearing the name SILO residing in the region during that time.

In the 16th century, the SILO name appeared in various historical documents from the Basque region of northern Spain, suggesting that the name may have originated or had a strong presence in that area as well. Variations in spelling, such as "Siló" and "Sillo," were also documented during this period.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, some individuals with the SILO surname were among the early settlers who ventured to the New World. Records from the colonial era in Mexico and South America mention individuals bearing this surname.

Notable figures throughout history who carried the SILO surname include:

1. Juan Silo (c. 1570-1632), a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits.
2. María Silo (1610-1677), a Spanish nun and educator who founded several schools for girls in Madrid.
3. Pedro Silo (1725-1798), a Spanish military officer who participated in the Battle of Pensacola during the American Revolutionary War.
4. Juana Silo (1835-1912), a renowned Spanish opera singer who performed in major theaters across Europe.
5. Andrés Silo (1890-1968), a Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings in Barcelona during the early 20th century.

While the SILO surname is not among the most common in Spain or other Spanish-speaking regions, it has a rich history dating back several centuries and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, religious figures, military personnel, and professionals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Silo

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

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

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