Explore the Family Name Da Silveira
The meaning of Da Silveira
Portuguese: variant of Silveira.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Da Silveira in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Da Silveira has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 84,310 in terms of popularity but improved significantly by 2010 to a rank of 51,941 – a change of 38.39%. The count of people with this surname also nearly doubled during this period, from 207 to 400, an increase of 93.24%. This increased the proportion of people with the surname Da Silveira per 100,000 from 0.08 to 0.14, marking a growth of 75.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #51,941 | 38.39% |
| Count | 207 | 400 | 93.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.14 | 75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Da Silveira
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts as well. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased significantly from 18.36% in 2000 to 1.5% in 2010. There was a slight increase in the White ethnicity, growing from 72.46% to 76.00%. Hispanic representation remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 6.28% to 6.00%. However, there was a notable surge in the Black demographic, which jumped from 2.90% in 2000 to 16.00% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.46% | 76% | 4.89% |
| Black | 2.9% | 16% | 451.72% |
| Hispanic | 6.28% | 6% | -4.46% |
| Two or More Races | 18.36% | 1.5% | -91.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |