Selvera

Selvera Meaning & Origin

About Selvera
The surname Selvera is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "selva," meaning "forest" or "jungle" in Spanish. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near or in a forested area. The surname Selvera may have been given to individuals who resided in or had associations with such environments, reflecting their connection to nature or their occupation as foresters.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Selvera: 369
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55,619
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Selvera 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

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🔊 Soundex
S041060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EY0 L V AA1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/selvera*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selvera in Braille

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

The name Selvera in braille

How to sign the name Selvera using Sign Language

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

The name Selvera in sign language

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