The Silvestri Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Silvestri, its origins in Italy, and the story behind a Silvestri family crest.
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Origin of the Silvestri name
Silvestri is a patronymic plural from the given name Silvestro, from Latin Silvester, "of the woods". The name was popular because of Pope Saint Sylvester I, whose feast falls on the last day of the year. Silvestri is common in central Italy, especially Lazio, Tuscany, the Marche and Abruzzo.
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Silvestri name FAQ
What does the Silvestri name mean?
Of the woods. Common variants include Silvestro, Silvestrini, Salvestri.
Where does the Silvestri surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Argentina, Brazil and the United States.
Is there a Silvestri coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Silvestri crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Silvestri coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.