Show ContentsSilbert History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The roots of the distinguished German surname Silbert lie in the region of Hessen. The name literally means "silver," and was most likely originally borne by a silversmith.

Early Origins of the Silbert family

The surname Silbert was first found in Hessen, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. The earliest recorded variant of the name was Silberer, borne by a resident of Esslingen in 1279.

Early History of the Silbert family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Silbert research. Another 152 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1633, 1640, 1678, 1683, 1734, 1753 and 1828 are included under the topic Early Silbert History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Silbert Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Silbermann, Silberman, Silver, Silber, Suelber, Suelver, Silberer, Silbert, Sylver, Sylvermann, Sylverman, Silvermann, Silverman, Sylber, Silvernail and many more.

Early Notables of the Silbert family

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United States Silbert migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Silbert Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • H Silbert, who arrived in Texas in 1850-1906 1
Silbert Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Alfredo Silbert, aged 24, originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Vauban" from Buenos Aires, Argentina 2
  • Marian Silbert, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Esperanza" from Havana, Cuba 2
  • Alfredo Silbert, aged 26, originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Martha Washington" from Rio de Janeiro 2
  • Leah Silbert, aged 48, originally from Manchester, England, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Celtic" from Liverpool, England 2
  • David Silbert, aged 14, originally from Manchester, England, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Celtic" from Liverpool, England 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Silbert (post 1700) +

  • Earl J. Silbert (1936-2022), American lawyer, United States Attorney for the District of Columbia from 1974 to 1979
  • Mimi Silbert (b. 1942), American philanthropist, Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO of the Delancey Street Foundation
  • Harvey Silbert (1912-2002), American entertainment lawyer, casino executive and philanthropist


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  2. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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