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