About Desilva
The surname Desilva is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the words "de" meaning "of" and "Silva" meaning "forest" or "woods." It is a common surname among people of Portuguese descent and is often associated with families who lived near or worked in forests or wooded areas. The name Desilva signifies a connection to nature and the land, reflecting the ancestral occupation or geographical location of the family.
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The surname Desilva is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Desilva based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Desilva in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Desilva using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.