Explore the Family Name Silman
The meaning of Silman
English (Oxfordshire): variant of Selman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Silman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Silman saw a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 39,678th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 48,256th place, marking a significant change of -21.62%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 521 in 2000 to 438 in 2010, a drop of 15.93%. Consequently, the proportion of Silman per 100,000 population declined by 21.05% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #48,256 | -21.62% |
| Count | 521 | 438 | -15.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Silman
The ethnic identity associated with the Silman surname underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. A majority of those with the surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 89.83% in 2000 to 92.47% in 2010. Those identifying as Black increased by 33.13%, from 3.26% to 4.34%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased by 18.24%, from 3.07% to 2.51%. There were no recorded individuals with the Silman surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped from 2.5% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.83% | 92.47% | 2.94% |
| Black | 3.26% | 4.34% | 33.13% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 2.51% | -18.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |