Silman

Silman Meaning & Origin

About Silman
The surname Silman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "silm" meaning "peace" or "quiet." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was calm, peaceful, or quiet in nature. Over time, the surname Silman became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the peaceful characteristics associated with the original bearer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Silman: 438
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,256
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLMN
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S04505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɪlmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S455

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Silman in Braille

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

The name Silman in braille

How to sign the name Silman using Sign Language

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

The name Silman in sign language

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