About Silke
The surname Silke is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Silvester, which means "of the forest" or "from the woods." It is a variant of the name Sylvester and is often associated with someone who lived near or worked in a forested area. The name Silke can also be found in other European countries, such as the Netherlands and Denmark, where it may have different origins or meanings.
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The surname Silke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Silke 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 Silke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Silke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Silke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.