Serva

Serva Meaning & Origin

About Serva
The surname Serva is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "servus," meaning "servant" or "slave." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone who held the occupation of a servant or slave. Over time, the surname may have evolved to represent a broader range of meanings, including individuals who were known for their loyalty, dedication, or service to others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Serva: 231
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81,772
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S ER1 V AH0
🌐 IPA
/serva*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Serva in Braille

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

The name Serva in braille

How to sign the name Serva using Sign Language

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

The name Serva in sign language

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