Silva as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Silva?

According to the 2010 census, there are 161,633 people with the surname Silva in the United States. Silva is the 163rd most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Silva?

About 0.052% Americans have the last name Silva.

This means 1 in 1,910 people are named Silva.

Is the Last Name Silva Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Silva grew by 28.1%. This is much faster than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Silva are Hispanic?

Here is the racial breakdown of people with the last name Silva in the United States.

Race Percent
Hispanic61.34%
White32.61%
Black2.03%
Asian2.01%
Multiracial1.62%
Native American0.39%