Silvester

Silvester Meaning & Origin

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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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Silvester: 1,163
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22194
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLFSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S04102306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH0 L V EH1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/sɪlˈvɛstər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLFSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S412

Accessibility & Communication

Braille Representation

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Braille representation of Silvester

Sign Language Hand Signs

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Sign language representation of Silvester

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