UK surname
A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "cellar" or "silver" in German or Swiss German.
In the 1881 census there were 21 people recorded with the Siller surname, ranking it #30,609 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 41, ranked #35,388, down from #30,609 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to East Retford, Ewell and Lifton, Bratton Clovelly, Broadwood Widger. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Siller is 104 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 95.2%.
1881 census count
21
Ranked #30,609
Modern count
41
2016, ranked #35,388
Peak year
1861
104 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Siller surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Siller surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 49 | #24,448 |
| 1861 | historical | 104 | #20,477 |
| 1881 | historical | 21 | #30,609 |
| 1891 | historical | 51 | #30,158 |
| 1901 | historical | 25 | #31,259 |
| 1911 | historical | 20 | #31,288 |
| 1997 | modern | 37 | #33,964 |
| 1998 | modern | 38 | #34,066 |
| 1999 | modern | 42 | #33,778 |
| 2000 | modern | 44 | #33,602 |
| 2001 | modern | 41 | #33,753 |
| 2002 | modern | 41 | #34,032 |
| 2003 | modern | 40 | #34,215 |
| 2004 | modern | 36 | #34,717 |
| 2005 | modern | 35 | #34,982 |
| 2006 | modern | 38 | #35,003 |
| 2007 | modern | 39 | #35,097 |
| 2008 | modern | 38 | #35,262 |
| 2009 | modern | 44 | #35,028 |
| 2010 | modern | 49 | #34,886 |
| 2011 | modern | 45 | #35,112 |
| 2012 | modern | 41 | #35,328 |
| 2013 | modern | 42 | #35,325 |
| 2014 | modern | 39 | #35,493 |
| 2015 | modern | 40 | #35,422 |
| 2016 | modern | 41 | #35,388 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around East Retford, Ewell, Lifton, Bratton Clovelly, Broadwood Widger, Brighton and Damerham, South. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Retford | Nottinghamshire |
| 2 | Ewell | Kent |
| 3 | Lifton, Bratton Clovelly, Broadwood Widger | Devon |
| 4 | Brighton | Sussex |
| 5 | Damerham, South | Hampshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Siller surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Siller, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Siller surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Siller household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Siller is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Siller is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Siller, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Siller is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to have derived from the German word "siller," meaning "silver" or "silversmith," suggesting that the name may have been an occupational surname for those who worked with silver or were involved in the silversmithing trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Siller can be found in the records of the city of Nuremberg, Germany, where a silversmith named Hans Siller was mentioned in a guild register from the year 1572. This provides evidence that the name was indeed associated with the silversmithing profession during that time period.
In the 17th century, the name Siller appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, as well as neighboring regions such as Austria and Switzerland. Records from this era often show variations in the spelling, including Siller, Sillier, and Sillere, reflecting the linguistic differences in various regions.
A notable individual bearing the Siller surname was Johann Siller, a German composer and organist who lived from 1655 to 1715. He is known for his contributions to the development of the organ concerto and his compositions for the Lutheran church.
In the 18th century, the Siller name started to appear in records from other parts of Europe, including France and England. One example is that of Jean-Baptiste Siller, a French painter who lived from 1720 to 1785 and was known for his portraits and religious paintings.
As the name spread across Europe, it also found its way to other parts of the world through immigration. One notable figure was Wilhelm Siller, a German-American businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1836 to 1920. He founded the Siller Brewing Company in Pennsylvania and was known for his charitable contributions to various educational institutions.
Another individual of note was Anna Siller, an Austrian-American artist who lived from 1875 to 1952. She was a prominent member of the American Impressionist movement and is known for her vibrant landscape paintings depicting scenes from her travels across Europe and the United States.
While the surname Siller is not as common as some other surnames, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its roots in the silversmithing trade of 16th century Germany. Over the centuries, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, musicians, businessmen, and philanthropists.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Siller surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 14 Sillers recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.84x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hove in Sussex leads with 5 Sillers recorded in 1881 and an index of 328.95x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Hove | 5 | 328.95x |
| Kensington London | 4 | 35.12x |
| Hornsey | 3 | 115.83x |
| Stoke Newington London | 3 | 187.50x |
| Mile End Old Town | 2 | 61.92x |
| Clapham | 1 | 39.06x |
| Islington London | 1 | 5.04x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 9.15x |
| Wareham Lady St Mary | 1 | 1000.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Siller surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Siller surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Siller households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Dressmakers Assistant | 2 |
| Professor Of Music | 2 |
| Scholar | 2 |
| Clerk | 1 |
| Draper | 1 |
| Drapers Assistant | 1 |
| Late Ag Labourer Pauper | 1 |
| Nurse | 1 |
| Saddler & Har Maker | 1 |
| Servant (Dom) | 1 |
| Staymaker | 1 |
| Tailor | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 21 people were recorded with the Siller surname. That placed it at #30,609 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 41 in 2016. That gives Siller a modern rank of #35,388.
A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "cellar" or "silver" in German or Swiss German.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Siller bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.