Selves

Selves Meaning & Origin

About Selves
The surname Selves is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sylf," meaning "self" or "soul." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered self-reliant or independent. The name may have also been used to describe someone who had a strong sense of self or a distinctive personality. Over time, the surname Selves has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Selves: 144
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,187
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Selves 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 Selves is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLFS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S04102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L V Z
🌐 IPA
/sɛlvz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S412

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selves in Braille

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

The name Selves in braille

How to sign the name Selves using Sign Language

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

The name Selves in sign language

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