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

Silvio, 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 Silvio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Silvio in America

Silvio is the 35671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Silvio surname appeared 630 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 Silvio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Silvio 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 Silvio

The surname Silvio originated in Italy, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Latin word "silvaticus," which means "of the woods" or "forest-dweller." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who lived in or near forested areas.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the surname Silvio was a nobleman named Silvio de Monteferrato, who lived in the 12th century and was a prominent figure in the Crusades. The name also appeared in several medieval Italian manuscripts and records, indicating its widespread use across various regions of the country.

During the Renaissance period, the Silvio surname gained further prominence. One notable figure was Silvio Antoniano (1540-1603), an Italian Catholic cardinal and writer who served as a tutor to the children of King Philip II of Spain. Another notable individual was Silvio Piccolomini (1495-1567), an Italian military leader and strategist who played a significant role in the Italian Wars.

In the 17th century, the name Silvio was associated with the Italian philosopher and writer Silvio Belli (1611-1675), who was known for his works on philosophy and logic. Additionally, the composer Silvio Stampiglia (1664-1725) was a prominent figure in the Baroque era and contributed significantly to the development of Italian opera.

One of the most famous bearers of the Silvio surname was Silvio Berlusconi (1936-2022), an Italian businessman and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Italy on four separate occasions. He was a highly influential figure in Italian politics and business throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Historically, the surname Silvio has been associated with various places and regions in Italy, such as the town of Silvio in the province of Asti, Piedmont, and the village of Silvio Pellico in the province of Turin. Additionally, variations of the name, such as Silvi and Silvieri, have been recorded in various parts of the country.

Throughout its history, the surname Silvio has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including nobility, clergy, military leaders, philosophers, composers, and political figures. Its roots in the Latin language and association with forested areas have contributed to its enduring significance in Italian culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Silvio

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

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

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