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

Silverio, 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 Silverio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Silverio in America

Silverio is the 8559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Silverio surname appeared 3,848 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Silverio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Silverio 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 Silverio

The surname Silverio is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Lazio, and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "silvarius," meaning "woodsman" or "forester," indicating that the earliest bearers of this name were likely employed in managing or working within forested areas.

Records from the 13th century mention individuals with the surname Silverio residing in the town of Palestrina, located in the Lazio region. This suggests that the name may have originated in or around this area, possibly with a family or group of individuals involved in forestry or timber-related activities.

Variations of the spelling, such as Silverio and Silverj, can be found in historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries, reflecting the evolution of the name over time. Additionally, some records indicate that the name Silverio was occasionally used as a given name during this period, although its primary usage was as a surname.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Silverio was Giovanni Silverio, a prominent merchant and landowner from Palestrina, who lived in the late 15th century. His name appears in various legal documents and property records from that time.

Another notable figure was Bartolomeo Silverio, a Renaissance-era painter and sculptor born in Rome in 1516. He is known for his contributions to the decorative arts and for his work in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.

In the 17th century, the Silverio family gained prominence in the ecclesiastical circles of the Catholic Church. Pietro Silverio (1590-1652) was a renowned theologian and cardinal, while his nephew, Girolamo Silverio (1624-1687), served as the Archbishop of Avignon in France.

The 18th century saw the rise of Antonio Silverio (1715-1789), a respected jurist and legal scholar from Naples, who authored several influential treatises on civil law and jurisprudence.

During the 19th century, the name Silverio continued to be associated with notable figures, such as the Italian painter and engraver Domenico Silverio (1804-1876), whose works can be found in various galleries and museums throughout Italy.

While these examples provide a glimpse into the historical significance of the surname Silverio, it is important to note that the name has been carried by numerous individuals throughout the centuries, each contributing to the rich tapestry of Italian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Silverio

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

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

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