About Silvas
The surname Silvas is of Portuguese and Spanish origin, derived from the word "silva" which means "forest" or "woods" in Latin. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or in a forested area. The name Silvas is fairly common in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking countries, and variations of the surname can also be found in other Romance languages.
The surname Silvas is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Silvas 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 Silvas is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Silvas in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Silvas using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.