About Selvy
The surname Selvy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sælf," meaning "willow tree," and the suffix "-y," indicating a place or settlement. Therefore, the surname Selvy likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or was associated with a willow tree or a place named after it. It is a relatively uncommon surname and is found predominantly in the United States.
The surname Selvy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Selvy 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 Selvy is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Selvy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Selvy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.