Silva or da Silva or D' Silva is the most common surname in Portuguese-speaking countries, such as Portugal and Brazil. Its meaning is derived from the Latin word, silva , meaning 'forest' or 'woodland'. First found in the town of Silva in the Portuguese province of Valenca do Minho.
The name of the town is derived from the portuguese word 'silva'. Surname given to natives of the new lands found in the so called New World during the age of discovery meaning 'who lives in the junlges'. Who came from the jungle, it was used by africans or portugueses that came to Brazil and wanted a "new life" with a different surname. Origin: Portuguese. Derives from Silvio. Is very popular in Portugal and Galicia Spain.
Has a Royal Linage in Spain. Click here for further possible spellings of this last name. The surname is the th most commonly held surname in the world It is held by around 1 in 1, people.
The last name occurs mostly in The Americas, where 91 percent of Silva reside; 82 percent reside in South America and 69 percent reside in Luso-South America. It is also the 11, th most commonly occurring first name world-wide, borne by 84, people. Silva is the most widely held surname in one country:Portugal, where 5 percent live.
The surname Silva is most frequent in Brazil, where it is borne by 4,, people, or 1 in Not including Brazil it exists in countries. It also occurs in Mexico, where 5 percent live and Portugal, where 5 percent live. The occurrence of Silva has changed through the years. In The United States the number of people bearing the Silva last name expanded 5, percent between and ; in England it expanded 7, percent between and and in Scotland it expanded 2, percent between and In The United States those bearing the Silva last name are The amount Silva earn in different countries varies greatly.
In Italy they earn By signing up to the mailing list you will only receive emails specifically about name reference on Forebears and your information will not be distributed to 3rd parties. Prominent members of the family include Pedro da Silva c. Another 27 words 2 lines of text are included under the topic Early Silva Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In the United States, the name Silva is the th most popular surname with an estimated , people with that name. Digital Products on Checkout, all other products filled in 1 business day. Wishlist To Cart Details. Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook : first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders.
By , the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in , many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life.
The British first settled the British West Indies around They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. Make sure you are not using your full name. Only use your first name or nickname. Your first name is more than just a name! Silva is a name that hints you are a humanitarian and generous individual.
Turning our world to be a better place to live fascinates you. Use your creative and artistic talents to promote a cause. You are elegant, sophisticated, and stylish in appearance and behavior.
You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge — the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work. When people hear the name Silva, they perceive you as someone who is strong and powerful.
The raw power you radiate to others makes you look confident and intimidating at the same time. It requires some convincing before you join a worthy cause.
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