Thought to have originated from England possibly William the Conquerer. the" Surnames of Scotland" show varios spellings as Syllar Silvir and Siluer.Our conection is probably throuh the Silvers connected with Fettereso Parish Church, the name being popular in the "Mearns" area of Scotland.
Silver is an Americanization of the surname Silberwardt or Silberwart. Change makde in early 1900's.