About Silvey
The surname Silvey is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Silvester, which was the Latin form of the name Sylvester. The name Sylvester itself comes from the Latin word "silva," meaning "wood" or "forest." Therefore, the surname Silvey is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in a forest or wooded area.
The surname Silvey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Silvey 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 Silvey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent the name "Silvey" using braille for the visually impaired.
Using the sign language hand symbols below, you can sign the name "Silvey."