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

Silverwood, 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 Silverwood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Silverwood in America

Silverwood is the 64054th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Silverwood surname appeared 311 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 Silverwood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Silverwood 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 Silverwood

The surname Silverwood is of English origin, emerging in the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. It is a locational name, derived from a place name referring to a wooded area known for its silvery-leaved trees or bushes, such as willows or aspens.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Silverwood can be found in the Suffolk Feet of Fines from 1310, which mentions a John de Syluerwode. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name from its original form.

In the 15th century, records show a Robert Silverwode from Yorkshire, born around 1420. This suggests the name had spread to different regions of England by that time.

The Silverwood name is also linked to several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure is William Silverwood (c. 1530-1592), an English churchman and academic who served as the Dean of Arches, a prestigious ecclesiastical court in London.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Sir John Silverwood (1586-1648), a wealthy merchant and Member of Parliament during the English Civil War. He supported the Parliamentarian cause and was known for his significant financial contributions to the war effort.

In the 18th century, a family of Silverwoods made their mark in the field of literature. Thomas Silverwood (1701-1768) was a poet and critic, while his son, George Silverwood (1735-1809), was a renowned playwright and author.

Moving into the 19th century, the Silverwood name is associated with Joseph Silverwood (1819-1892), a prominent industrialist who owned several coal mines and ironworks in the West Midlands region of England.

While the surname Silverwood has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, when it first emerged as a locational name reflecting the natural surroundings of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Silverwood

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

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

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