Explore the Family Name Silverstone
The meaning of Silverstone
1. English: habitational name from Silverstone (Northamptonshire), probably from the Old English personal name Sigewulf (genitive Sigewulfes) or Sǣwulf (genitive Sǣwulfes; see Self) + Old English tūn ‘farmstead, estate’. 2. Americanized form (translation into English) of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Silberstein. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron, Emanuel, Herschel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Silverstone in the United States?
The surname Silverstone has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 51,809th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 52,970th spot. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 377 in 2000 to 391 in 2010, a growth of 3.71%. Yet, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, Silverstone showed a decline of -7.14% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #52,970 | -2.24% |
| Count | 377 | 391 | 3.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Silverstone
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Silverstone based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there are some noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The highest percentage of people with the Silverstone surname identified as White, making up 94.43% in 2000 and 93.61% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 2.39% in 2000 to 4.09% in 2010. Although a small number, there was also an introduction of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, where none were reported in 2000. Conversely, those who identified under two or more races in 2000 were no longer present in 2010. The categories Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.43% | 93.61% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 4.09% | 71.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |