About Silkwood
The surname Silkwood is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "sylf" meaning "silk" and "wudu" meaning "wood." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or worked in a silk-producing area or a place with abundant silk trees. The name Silkwood may also have been given to individuals who were involved in the silk trade or had a connection to the silk industry.
The surname Silkwood is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Silkwood 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 Silkwood is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Silkwood in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Silkwood using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.