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

Srebro, 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 Srebro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Srebro in America

Srebro is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Srebro surname appeared 145 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 Srebro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Srebro 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 Srebro

The surname "SREBRO" is believed to have its origins in Poland, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "srebro," which means "silver." This name is likely to have been given to individuals who were involved in the silver trade or worked as silversmiths.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the tax records of the city of Krakow from the late 1500s, where a certain Jan Srebro is listed as a resident. The name also appears in various church records and manuscripts from the same period, suggesting its widespread use.

In the 17th century, the name Srebro can be found in the records of the Polish nobility, indicating that some members of this family had achieved a certain level of social status and wealth. One notable figure was Jakub Srebro (1620-1695), a prominent merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the economic development of the city of Poznan.

As the name spread across Poland, it began to appear in different variations, such as Srebrny, Srebrski, and Srebrzycki. These variations often denoted a person's place of origin or were used to distinguish different branches of the same family.

In the 18th century, the name Srebro gained international recognition with the birth of Karol Srebro (1745-1812), a Polish-born military engineer who served in the French army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was responsible for the design and construction of several fortifications and played a crucial role in the defense of Warsaw during the Prussian invasion of 1806.

Another notable figure was Jan Srebro (1810-1888), a Polish writer and journalist who was a vocal advocate for Polish independence during the 19th century. His works, which criticized the partitioning of Poland by neighboring powers, contributed to the growth of the Polish nationalist movement.

As the name spread throughout Europe, it also found its way to other countries, such as Germany and Russia. In the late 19th century, a Russian nobleman named Ivan Srebro (1850-1914) gained prominence as a diplomat and served as the Russian ambassador to several European countries.

While the surname Srebro has its roots in Poland, it has since become a widespread name found in various parts of the world, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in fields such as politics, literature, and military affairs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Srebro

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

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

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