About Silvester
The surname Silvester is derived from the Latin name Silvester, meaning "of the forest" or "wooded." It is a variant of the name Sylvester, which was originally given to someone who lived near or worked in a forested area. The name can also be associated with the Latin word "silva," meaning "wood" or "forest." Silvester is a relatively common surname found in various cultures and regions around the world.
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The surname Silvester is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Silvester 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 Silvester is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Silvester in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Silvester using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.