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

Svilar, 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 Svilar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Svilar in America

Svilar is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Svilar surname appeared 112 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 Svilar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Svilar 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 Svilar

The surname "Svilar" is believed to have originated in Croatia, particularly in the region of Dalmatia. Its roots can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century.

The name "Svilar" is derived from the Slavic word "svila," which means "silk." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with the silk trade or the production of silk, which was a highly valued commodity during that period.

While there are no specific historical references to the name "Svilar" in notable manuscripts or records, it is plausible that the name appeared in local records or parish registers in the coastal towns of Dalmatia, where the silk industry was prominent.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "Svilar" was Ivan Svilar, a merchant from the city of Dubrovnik (formerly known as Ragusa) who lived in the early 16th century. He was involved in the lucrative silk trade between the Adriatic coast and the Ottoman Empire.

Another notable bearer of the "Svilar" surname was Marko Svilar, a craftsman and silk weaver who lived in the town of Split during the late 16th century. His work contributed to the region's reputation for producing high-quality silk fabrics.

In the 18th century, Petar Svilar, a prominent figure from the island of Hvar, established a successful silk manufacturing business that employed numerous artisans and weavers. His legacy helped sustain the silk industry in the region for generations.

During the 19th century, the "Svilar" surname gained recognition through the achievements of Nikola Svilar, a scholar and linguist born in 1834 in Dubrovnik. He made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages and the preservation of Croatian cultural heritage.

Another individual of note was Ante Svilar, a politician and diplomat from Dalmatia who lived from 1865 to 1938. He served as a representative in the Austro-Hungarian Parliament and played a role in advocating for the rights of Croatians within the Empire.

While the "Svilar" surname may have originated in Croatia, it is likely that families bearing this name migrated to other parts of Europe and beyond, carrying with them the legacy of their association with the silk trade and industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Svilar

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

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

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