Explore the Family Name Silverblatt
The meaning of Silverblatt
Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Silberblatt: artificial name composed of German Silber ‘silver’ + Blatt ‘leaf’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Silverblatt in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Silverblatt has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 89,172nd most popular surname in the United States with 193 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had dropped to the 109,258th spot, with only 162 individuals bearing the surname. This represents a decrease of 22.53% in rank and 16.06% in count. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population decreased by 28.57%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #109,258 | -22.53% |
| Count | 193 | 162 | -16.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Silverblatt
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Silverblatt. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with an increase from 94.30% in 2000 to 96.91% in 2010. There was a small percentage (2.59%) who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this number fell to zero by 2010. The census data showed no individuals with the Silverblatt surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 96.91% | 2.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |