Selvage

Selvage Meaning & Origin

About Selvage
The surname Selvage is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "selvage," meaning the edge or border of a woven fabric. It was likely used as a nickname for someone who worked with or was associated with textiles or weaving. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a textile mill or in a place known for its textile production.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Selvage: 1,137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22592
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLFJ
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S041020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L V IH0 JH
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɛlvɪʤ/
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('SLFJ', 'SLFK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S412

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selvage in Braille

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

The name Selvage in braille

How to sign the name Selvage using Sign Language

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

The name Selvage in sign language

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