Explore the Family Name Sillman
The meaning of Sillman
1. English: variant of Selman. 2. Americanized form of German Sillmann: possibly a variant of Sieler, or a topographic name for someone living on a ridge, from Low German süll, sill ‘sill, threshold, ramp’. See Sill.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sillman in the United States?
The surname "Sillman" has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the last couple of decades, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 33,471, with 643 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank fell to 36,477 with a count of 613 Sillmans, marking a decrease of 4.67%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also dipped by 12.5%, going from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,471 | #36,477 | -8.98% |
| Count | 643 | 613 | -4.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sillman
When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those with the surname "Sillman" identify as White. This ethnic identity has remained remarkably stable, with a mere 0.05% decrease from 2000 to 2010 (92.22% to 92.17%). However, there have been minor shifts among other ethnicities during this period. The percentage of Sillmans identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase of 16.43%, going from 1.40% in 2000 to 1.63% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Black dropped marginally from 5.60% to 5.38%. No Sillmans identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.22% | 92.17% | -0.05% |
| Black | 5.6% | 5.38% | -3.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.63% | 16.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |