Explore the Family Name Silbert
The meaning of Silbert
German: variant of Silber.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Silbert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Silbert has decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Silbert was ranked 31,592nd in popularity and dropped to 41,886th by 2010, a decrease of approximately 32.58%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 692 in 2000 to 519 in 2010, which is a 25% decline. The proportion of individuals with the surname Silbert per 100,000 people declined by 30.77%, moving from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,592 | #41,886 | -32.58% |
| Count | 692 | 519 | -25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.18 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Silbert
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname Silbert primarily identify as white, with an increase from 94.51% in 2000 to 94.99% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly from 1.45% in 2000 to 0.96% in 2010. The percentage of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 2.17% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010, 1.35% of individuals with the surname Silbert identified as such. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased from 1.59% in 2000 to zero by 2010. There were no instances of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 94.99% | 0.51% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 2.12% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.45% | 0.96% | -33.79% |
| Black | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |