Explore the Family Name Silvius
The meaning of Silvius
Dutch and German: humanistic surname, a translation into Latin of surnames such as Dutch Vandenbosch and German Busch or Forster. It is no longer found in Germany. Compare Silvis.
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How common is the last name Silvius in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Silvius has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 42,757th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 44,872nd position, representing a decrease of 4.95%. The actual count of people with this surname remained relatively stable, increasing marginally from 477 in 2000 to 478 in 2010, which equates to an increase of 0.21%. However, when measured per 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals named Silvius fell by 11.11% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #44,872 | -4.95% |
| Count | 477 | 478 | 0.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Silvius
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a vast majority of the people with the Silvius surname identify as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 95.39% in 2000 to 94.35% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable uptick in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.89% to 3.77%, marking an increase of 99.47%. There were no records of individuals with the surname Silvius identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Due to privacy reasons, some data might have been suppressed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.39% | 94.35% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 3.77% | 99.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |