Silberman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Silberman family

The surname Silberman was first found in the region of the Upper Rhineland, where the name Silberman or Silverman was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Silberman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Silberman research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1640, 1678, 1683, 1734 and 1753 are included under the topic Early Silberman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Silberman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Silberman, Silbermann, Silverman, Silvermann, Silferman and many more.

Early Notables of the Silberman family

Andreas Silbermann (1678-1734), a German organ builder who built 35 organs, mostly in Alsace
his brother Gottfried Silbermann (1683-1753), a German builder of keyboard instruments

Silberman Ranking

the United States, the name Silberman is the 11,788^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Silberman migration to the United States +

Silberman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joseph Silberman, who settled in Philadelphia in 1844
Max Silberman, who settled in Philadelphia in 1846
Aaron Silberman, who settled in Philadelphia in 1853

Contemporary Notables of the name Silberman (post 1700) +

Laurence Hirsch Silberman (1935-2022), American lawyer, diplomat and jurist, Chair of the Iraq Intelligence Commission (2004-2005), Judge of the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (1996-2003), recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Steve Silberman (1957-2024), American writer and editor
Neil Asher Silberman (b. 1950), American archaeologist and historian
Charles E. Silberman, American author
Jerome Silberman (b. 1935), birth name of Gene Wilder, American stage and screen actor, director, screenwriter, and author
Serge Silberman (1917-2003), French film producer
Benedict Silberman (1901-1971), Jewish composer
Rosalie Silberman Abella FRSC (b. 1946), Canadian jurist

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/