Sivils

Sivils Meaning & Origin

About Sivils
The surname Sivils is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Sybil, which itself comes from the Greek word "sibylla" meaning "prophetess" or "oracle." The name Sivils is therefore believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was used to identify the descendants of someone named Sybil. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Sivil, Sivell, or Sivills. Today, individuals with the surname Sivils can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sivils: 805
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29366
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sivils based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SFLS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S01042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 V AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɪvəlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S142

Accessibility & Communication

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