About Silvan
The surname Silvan is derived from the Latin word "silva," meaning "forest" or "woodland." As a surname, Silvan likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or in a forest. It may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a connection to the forest, such as a forester or someone who worked with wood. Overall, the surname Silvan signifies an association with forests or woodlands.
The surname Silvan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Silvan 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 Silvan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Silvan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Silvan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.