About Silis
The surname Silis is of Latvian origin and is derived from the Latvian word "silis," meaning "herring." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone as the "son of Silis." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with herring, either as a fisherman or due to their physical characteristics. The surname Silis is relatively rare and is primarily found in Latvia and among Latvian diaspora communities.
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The surname Silis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Silis 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 Silis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Silis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Silis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.