2000
#11,257
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,578
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.96
Rare Last name
Silverio
A surname of Italian origin derived from the Latin name Silverius, meaning "silvery" or "adorned with silver."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,792 Americans carry the last name Silverio. That puts it at #7,635 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.40 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 71,526 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Silverio surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
4.8K
1 in 71,526
Census rank
#7,635
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,179 bearers of the surname Silverio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.40 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7635th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Silverio, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 71.5%. The next largest groups are White (15.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (10.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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Variations of the spelling, such as Silverio and Silverj, can be found in historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries, reflecting the evolution of the name over time.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Silverio
Among Census respondents with the surname Silverio, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 71.5%. The next largest groups are White (15.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (10.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Silverio bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Silverio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino71.5% · 2,990
- White15.2% · 637
- Asian and Pacific Islander10.9% · 455
- Black or African American1.1% · 46
- Two or more races1.1% · 44
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Silverio
Silverio appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#8,559
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,848
+1,270 bearers (+49.3%)
Per 100,000 1.30
Rank movement Up 2,698 places
2020
#7,635
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,179
+331 bearers (+8.6%)
Per 100,000 1.40
Rank movement Up 924 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,257 | 2,578 | 0.96 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #8,559 | 3,848 | 1.30 | +1,270 bearers (+49.3%) | Up 2,698 places |
| 2020 | #7,635 | 4,179 | 1.40 | +331 bearers (+8.6%) | Up 924 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Silverio surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,559 | #7,635 | 10.8% |
| Count | 3,848 | 4,179 | 8.6% |
| Per 100K | 1.30 | 1.40 | 7.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Silverio bearers went from 3,848 to 4,179 (+8.6% change). The surname moved up 924 positions in the national ranking, going from #8,559 to #7,635.
FAQ
Silverio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Silverio?
Name Census estimates that about 4,792 living Americans carry the surname Silverio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 71,526 residents.
How common is Silverio?
Silverio ranks #7,635 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.40 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,179 people with the surname Silverio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,792), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.4 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.40 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Silverio.
Has Silverio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Silverio went from 3,848 recorded bearers to 4,179. That is an increase of 331 (+8.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #8,559 to #7,635.
What does the Census say about the background of Silverio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Silverio, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 71.5%. The next largest groups are White (15.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (10.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Silverio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.5% (2,990 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Silverio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (71.5%), White (15.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (10.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Silverio (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Silverio mean?
A surname of Italian origin derived from the Latin name Silverius, meaning "silvery" or "adorned with silver." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Silverio (1.40 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Silverio?
See how common the surname Silverio is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.