Explore the Family Name Silvio
The meaning of Silvio
Italian (southern): from the personal name Silvio (from Latin Silvius, a derivative of silva ‘wood’), a masculine form of Silvia. Compare Sylve. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antimo, Carlo, Ciro, Gaspare, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Silvio in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Silvio has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Despite a small increase in the total count of individuals with the surname, from 599 in 2000 to 630 in 2010 (an increase of 5.18%), the ranking slipped from 35,522nd to 35,671st most popular surname. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline of about 4.55%, indicating a relative decrease in the prevalence of the name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #35,671 | -0.42% |
| Count | 599 | 630 | 5.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Silvio
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Silvio also shifted slightly over this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, an overwhelming majority of individuals identified as White (93.16%), followed by a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (5.18%). By 2010, while the White majority persisted, it had decreased to 91.43%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanics rose slightly to 5.56%. The ten-year period also saw the emergence of those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races within the bearers of the Silvio surname, albeit in relatively small proportions.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.16% | 91.43% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 5.18% | 5.56% | 7.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |