About Sylva
The surname Sylva is of Portuguese and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word "silva" meaning "forest" or "woodland." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or in a forested area. The name Sylva is fairly common in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking countries and is often associated with individuals who have a connection to nature or forestry.
The surname Sylva is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sylva 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 Sylva is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sylva in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sylva using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.