Find out how popular the last name Sylvie is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sylvie.

Sylvie, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sylvie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sylvie in America

Sylvie is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sylvie surname appeared 111 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Sylvie.

The history of the last name Sylvie

The surname "SYLVIE" is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "silva," meaning "forest" or "woods." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or in a forested area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SYLVIE" can be found in the Parisian tax rolls of the 13th century, where it appeared as "de Sylvie." This indicates that the name was likely associated with a particular location or estate known as "Sylvie" at that time.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Sylvye," "Silvie," and "de la Sylvie," reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. These variations often reflected the influence of local dialects and the preferences of individual scribes.

In the 15th century, the name "SYLVIE" gained prominence among the French nobility. One notable example is Sylvie de Montfort (1410-1478), a noblewoman from Brittany who played a significant role in the political affairs of her time.

The 16th century saw the emergence of the surname "SYLVIE" in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and intermarriage. For instance, records from the Netherlands show instances of the name "Silvius" and "Sylvius" during this period.

One of the most famous historical figures with the surname "SYLVIE" was René Sylvie (1622-1692), a French astronomer and philosopher. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the development of the heliocentric model of the solar system.

Another notable individual with the surname "SYLVIE" was Marie-Jeanne Sylvie (1753-1828), a French painter and engraver who achieved recognition for her intricate botanical illustrations and landscapes.

In the 19th century, the name "SYLVIE" appeared in literary works, such as the novel "Sylvie" by Gérard de Nerval (1808-1855), a prominent figure in the French Romantic movement.

Throughout its history, the surname "SYLVIE" has been associated with various professions and backgrounds, from nobility and scholars to artists and writers. Its enduring presence across centuries reflects its deep roots in French culture and the versatility of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sylvie

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sylvie.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sylvie was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sylvie was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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