Selph

Selph Meaning & Origin

About Selph
The surname Selph is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sælf," meaning "self" or "selfish." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed self-centered or self-reliant characteristics. Over time, the surname Selph has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Selphs or Selphes.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Selph is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Selph: 2,957
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,787
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.0

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Selph based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Selph is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L F
🌐 IPA
/sɛlf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selph in Braille

Here's how to represent Selph in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Selph in braille

How to sign the name Selph using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Selph using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Selph in sign language

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