Explore the Family Name Silvis
The meaning of Silvis
Dutch and German: variant of Silvius. It is no longer found in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Silvis in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Silvis has seen a slight decrease in its popularity rank from 14,521 in 2000 to 15,005 in 2010. This signifies a change of -3.33%. However, the actual count of people bearing the Silvis surname increased by 4.57%, from 1,882 in 2000 to 1,968 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decline of -4.29% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,521 | #15,005 | -3.33% |
| Count | 1,882 | 1,968 | 4.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.67 | -4.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Silvis
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows slight shifts among those with the Silvis surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races saw increases (3.13% and 31.47% respectively). The Hispanic population showed significant growth, increasing by 50% over the decade. Those identifying as Black also saw an increase of 18.89%. Meanwhile, there was a small decline in the number of White individuals (-1.23%) and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease of -21.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 94.31% | -1.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.88% | 31.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.83% | 50% |
| Black | 0.9% | 1.07% | 18.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0.66% | 3.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0.25% | -21.87% |