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UK surname

Silverstone

A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "stony ground abounding in silver ore".

In the 1881 census there were 106 people recorded with the Silverstone surname, ranking it #19,083 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 254, ranked #16,632, up from #19,083 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Christ Church Spitalfields, St Mary Whitechapel and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westminster, Camden and Salford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Silverstone is 368 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 139.6%.

1881 census count

106

Ranked #19,083

Modern count

254

2016, ranked #16,632

Peak year

1911

368 bearers

Map years

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1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Silverstone had 106 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #19,083 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 254 in 2016, ranked #16,632.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 368 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Silverstone surname distribution map

The map shows where the Silverstone surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Silverstone surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Silverstone over time

The 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 50 #24,274
1861 historical 59 #26,466
1881 historical 106 #19,083
1891 historical 187 #15,679
1901 historical 347 #10,500
1911 historical 368 #9,886
1997 modern 244 #15,520
1998 modern 263 #15,161
1999 modern 260 #15,390
2000 modern 257 #15,468
2001 modern 248 #15,606
2002 modern 250 #15,819
2003 modern 249 #15,653
2004 modern 256 #15,453
2005 modern 245 #15,857
2006 modern 246 #15,907
2007 modern 246 #16,086
2008 modern 246 #16,247
2009 modern 259 #16,013
2010 modern 271 #15,856
2011 modern 254 #16,458
2012 modern 238 #17,092
2013 modern 246 #16,979
2014 modern 250 #16,905
2015 modern 258 #16,443
2016 modern 254 #16,632

Geography

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Where Silverstones are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Christ Church Spitalfields, St Mary Whitechapel, Manchester, Liverpool and West Derby. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Westminster, Camden and Salford. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Christ Church Spitalfields London (East Districts)
2 St Mary Whitechapel London (East Districts)
3 Manchester Lancashire
4 Liverpool Lancashire
5 West Derby Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Westminster 022 Westminster
2 Camden 018 Camden
3 Salford 010 Salford
4 Camden 011 Camden
5 Camden 021 Camden

Forenames

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First names often paired with Silverstone

These lists show first names that appear often with the Silverstone surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Silverstone

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Silverstone, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Silverstone surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Silverstone household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Silverstone is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Silverstone is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Silverstone falls in decile 7 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Silverstone is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Silverstone, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Silverstone

The surname Silverstone originated in England, with the earliest known records dating back to the late 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "seolfor" meaning silver and "stan" meaning stone, suggesting a possible connection to a location or landmark associated with silver mining or silver-colored stones.

One of the earliest mentions of the name can be found in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a Robert de Silverstones was listed in 1275. The surname was also recorded in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1279, where a John de Silurestone was mentioned.

During the 14th century, variations of the surname appeared in various historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire in 1327, where a William de Silverton was listed. In the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire from 1379, the name was recorded as Silverstane.

The surname Silverstone is often associated with the village of Silverstone in Northamptonshire, which was first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Silvestune." It is possible that the name originated from this location, with early bearers taking their surname from the place name.

Notable individuals with the surname Silverstone include:

1. Robert Silverstone (c. 1535 - 1618), an English merchant and Member of Parliament for London in 1597. 2. Henry Silverstone (1705 - 1768), a British architect known for his work on the Church of St. Mary-le-Strand in London. 3. Benjamin Silverstone (1793 - 1868), a renowned English chess player and author of several books on the game. 4. Nathan Silverstone (1843 - 1915), a British businessman and philanthropist who founded the Silverstone Convalescent Home in London. 5. Alicia Silverstone (born 1976), an American actress best known for her roles in films such as "Clueless" and "Batman & Robin."

While the surname Silverstone has been present in England for centuries, it has also spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration. However, its origins can be traced back to the English countryside and the early references found in historical records and manuscripts.

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1881 census detail

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Silverstone families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Silverstone surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 55 Silverstones recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.32x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 55 5.32x
Lancashire 22 1.79x
Essex 13 6.37x
Suffolk 9 7.15x
Northumberland 3 1.95x
Surrey 2 0.40x
Yorkshire 2 0.20x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Spitalfields London in Middlesex leads with 11 Silverstones recorded in 1881 and an index of 141.39x.

Place Total Index
Spitalfields London 11 141.39x
Clerkenwell London 10 40.98x
Mile End New Town 10 709.22x
Cheetham 9 98.36x
Manchester 8 14.50x
West Ham 7 15.53x
Reydon 6 5454.55x
Whitechapel London 6 58.88x
Liverpool 5 6.71x
Mile End Old Town 5 30.64x
St George In East 5 71.12x
St Pancras London 4 4.81x
Barking 3 50.25x
Great Saxham 3 3750.00x
Westgate 3 31.48x
Chelmsford 2 57.14x
Islington London 2 2.00x
Leeds 2 3.46x
Paddington London 2 5.26x
Colchester St Mary 1 526.32x
Lambeth 1 1.11x
Reigate Foreign 1 18.35x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Silverstone surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Sarah 4
Ada 3
Annie 3
Emily 3
Esther 2
Hannah 2
Leah 2
Rachael 2
Alice 1
Amelia 1
Ann 1
Anney 1
Bala 1
Blumer 1
Caroline 1
Deborah 1
Elizabeth 1
Ester 1
Eva 1
Eve 1
Fanny 1
Frances 1
Helena 1
Hilda 1
Jane 1
Jessie 1
Kate 1
Kitty 1
Lear 1
Lena 1
Lilly 1
Maria 1
Marian 1
Marie 1
Mary 1
Matilda 1
Milly 1
Minnie 1
Miriam 1
Rachel 1
Raheseman 1
Rebecca 1
Rhoda 1
Rosetta 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Silverstone surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Abraham 3
John 3
Samuel 3
William 3
George 2
Harris 2
Hyman 2
Joseph 2
Simon 2
Thomas 2
Adah 1
Barnet 1
Barsett 1
Elais 1
Ernest 1
Frank 1
Frederick 1
Isaac 1
Israel 1
Juliais 1
Julias 1
Mark 1
Max 1
Mendel 1
Michael 1
Michail 1
Morris 1
Moses 1
Nathan 1
Philip 1
Simeon 1
Solomon 1
Thos. 1
Woolf 1

Top occupations

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 Silverstone households.

FAQ

Silverstone surname: questions and answers

How common was the Silverstone surname in 1881?

In 1881, 106 people were recorded with the Silverstone surname. That placed it at #19,083 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Silverstone surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 254 in 2016. That gives Silverstone a modern rank of #16,632.

What does the Silverstone surname mean?

A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "stony ground abounding in silver ore".

What does the Silverstone map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Silverstone bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.