About Sylvestri
The surname Sylvestri is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "silvester," meaning "of the forest" or "wild." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone as the "son of Silvestro." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived or worked in a forested area or had a connection to nature. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Sylvestri is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sylvestri 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 Sylvestri is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sylvestri in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sylvestri using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.