Explore the Family Name Silerio
The meaning of Silerio
Hispanic: probably an altered form of Spanish Silverio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Silerio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Silerio surname has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,385th and rose to 39,887th by 2010, marking a change of 26.66%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 355 in 2000 to 550 in 2010, an increase of 54.93%. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise saw growth, rising from 0.13 to 0.19, a 46.15% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #39,887 | 26.66% |
| Count | 355 | 550 | 54.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.19 | 46.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Silerio
Ethnic identity associated with the Silerio surname is primarily Hispanic, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 79.44% identified as Hispanic, a figure that grew to 87.45% by 2010. Meanwhile, other ethnic identities saw a decrease during this time period. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell by 41.59%, from 11.83% to 6.91%. White identifiers dropped from 5.07% to 3.09%, a 39.05% decrease. Lastly, those reporting Black ethnicity decreased from 2.82% to 1.82%, showing a 35.46% change. No significant changes were noted for those identifying as Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.44% | 87.45% | 10.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 11.83% | 6.91% | -41.59% |
| White | 5.07% | 3.09% | -39.05% |
| Black | 2.82% | 1.82% | -35.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |