Explore the Family Name Silfies
The meaning of Silfies
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Silfies in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Silfies has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 31,167 and by 2010, it had dropped to 33,121, representing a 6.27% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a minor decline from 704 in 2000 to 691 in 2010, indicating an approximate drop of 1.85%. The proportion of Silfies per 100k people also fell from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010, marking a 11.54% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,167 | #33,121 | -6.27% |
| Count | 704 | 691 | -1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Silfies
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Silfies has exhibited some changes from 2000 to 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.15% of people with the Silfies surname identified as White, but this proportion decreased to 96.24% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname in 2000. However, by 2010, there were individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.87%), Two or more races (1.3%), and Hispanic (1.3%). No changes were observed in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.15% | 96.24% | -1.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |