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

Siverly, 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 Siverly surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Siverly in America

Siverly is the 66754th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Siverly surname appeared 296 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 Siverly.

We can also compare 2010 data for Siverly 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 Siverly

The surname Siverly is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "siverlich," which means "silvery" or "silver-like," potentially referring to a person's physical appearance or occupation.

One of the earliest known references to the name Siverly can be found in the records of the city of Cologne, where a certain Hans Siverly is mentioned as a resident in the year 1587. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.

In the 17th century, the Siverly name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, with records indicating individuals bearing the name in cities such as Hamburg and Berlin. It's possible that some members of the Siverly family migrated to these areas in search of new opportunities or due to religious or political upheaval.

During the 18th century, the Siverly name began to appear in historical records outside of Germany, indicating that members of the family had started to emigrate to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. For example, a Johannes Siverly is recorded as having settled in Pennsylvania, United States, in the year 1732.

One notable figure bearing the Siverly surname was Wilhelm Siverly, a German philosopher and scholar who lived from 1698 to 1772. He was known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, and his works were widely read and influential during his time.

Another historically significant individual with the Siverly name was Anna Siverly, a German artist and painter who lived from 1785 to 1862. Her landscapes and portraits were highly regarded, and some of her works can still be found in various museums and private collections across Europe.

In the 19th century, the Siverly name continued to spread globally, with records showing individuals bearing the surname in countries such as England, France, and Australia. One notable figure from this era was Charles Siverly, an English explorer and naturalist who lived from 1821 to 1891. He is known for his extensive travels and detailed documentation of the flora and fauna of various regions.

As the centuries progressed, the Siverly name remained relatively uncommon, but it continued to appear in various parts of the world, reflecting the migratory patterns and diverse origins of those who carried the surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Siverly

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

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

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