Explore the Family Name Silversmith
The meaning of Silversmith
1. Jewish (American): translation into English of Silberschmid (or any of its many variants), an occupational name for a silversmith, from German Silberschmied or Yiddish zilbershmid. 2. Native American (Navajo): translation into English of a Navajo personal name based on the occupational name béésh łigaii yitsidí ‘silversmith’. See also Etsitty and Peshlakai, compare Silver.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Silversmith in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Silversmith has seen an increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name improved from 31,464th in 2000 to 29,447th in 2010, a positive change of 6.41 percent. The count of individuals with the Silversmith surname also increased by 15.23 percent during this period, from 696 to 802. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people rose slightly from 0.26 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,464 | #29,447 | 6.41% |
| Count | 696 | 802 | 15.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.27 | 3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Silversmith
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Silversmith showed notable changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest proportion of individuals with the Silversmith surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining relatively stable at approximately 65.8 percent in both years. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 15.82 percent, dropping from 28.88 percent in 2000 to 24.31 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of Hispanic identity saw a substantial increase of 160.7 percent, rising from 2.01 percent in 2000 to 5.24 percent in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities also grew by 24.55 percent. No Silversmiths were reported as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 65.8% | 65.96% | 0.24% |
| White | 28.88% | 24.31% | -15.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 5.24% | 160.7% |
| Two or More Races | 3.3% | 4.11% | 24.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |