Explore the Family Name Silvestro
The meaning of Silvestro
Italian: from the personal name Silvestro, Latin Silvester (see Sylvester). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Angelo, Sal, Caesar, Agostino, Antonio, Camillo, Carmelo, Dino, Ennio, Gaetano, Giovanni.
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How common is the last name Silvestro in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Silvestro' saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Silvestro was ranked as the 20,556th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 22,436th position, indicating a decrease in popularity by 9.15%. The count or number of individuals with the Silvestro surname also dropped from 1,199 in 2000 to 1,147 in 2010, a decrease of 4.34%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, Silvestro's representation also fell from 0.44 to 0.39 during the same period, marking a decline of 11.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,556 | #22,436 | -9.15% |
| Count | 1,199 | 1,147 | -4.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.39 | -11.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Silvestro
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the Silvestro surname. In 2000, the majority of people with the Silvestro surname identified as White (96.16%), with a smaller percentage identifying as Hispanic (2.67%). By 2010, while the White population still retained majority, its share had decreased to 92.94%, falling by 3.35%. Over the same period, the Hispanic population with the Silvestro surname increased significantly by 66.67% to reach 4.45%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races recorded in either year. However, in 2010, a small percentage of individuals identified as Black (1.57%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.52%), which was not observed in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 92.94% | -3.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 4.45% | 66.67% |
| Black | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |