About Sylvia
The surname Sylvia is derived from the Latin name Silvius, which means "of the forest" or "woodland." It is believed to have originated as a given name for someone who lived near or had a connection to a forest or wooded area. The surname Sylvia is often associated with individuals who have a strong affinity for nature or a connection to the outdoors.
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The surname Sylvia is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sylvia 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 Sylvia is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sylvia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sylvia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.