Silva Family Crest and Name History

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The Ancient History Of The Distinguished Surname Silva

Silva

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Silva history with Silva Family Crest
Suggested Readings for Silva
Surname Notables

About Family Crests

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Origins Available: Portuguese, Spanish

Where did the Spanish Silva family come from? What is the Spanish coat of arms/family crest? When did the Silva family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the history of the family name?

From the historical and enchanting region of Spain emerged a multitude of noble families, including the distinguished Silva family. The original bearer of the name Silva, which is a local surname, once lived, held land, or was born in the beautiful region of Spain. In Spain, hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules and during the late Middle Ages, names that were derived from localities became increasingly widespread. Local names originally denoted the proprietorship of the village or estate. The Silva family originally lived in one of the numerous places named Silva, which are scattered throughout the provinces of Leon, Coruna, Lugo and Oviedo. The surname Silva was derived from the Latin word "silva," which meant "wood."

Spelling variations of this family name include: Silva, Silvera and others.

First found in Leon and Galicia, important Christian kingdoms of mediaeval Spain.

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jerónimo de Silva, who emigrated to Peru in 1560; Diego de Silva, to Peru in 1561; María de Silva, to Hispaniola in 1562; Juan de Silva Correa, to Florida in 1563.

For more information on the last name Silva, the PDF Surname History is available for purchase as well as other products.

Suggested Readings for the name Silva

Silva Descendants: Portuguese Genealogy by Henrietta Mello Mayer.

Some noteworthy people of the name Silva

Francisco V Silva, Argentinean historian
Medardo Angel Silva, Ecuadorian poet
Víctor Domingo Silva, Chilean poet, dramatist and diplomat
Anibal Cavaco Silva (b. 1939), Portuguese politician

Tell Me More About Family Crests

Family Crests: the Heraldic Artist

We have researched the Silva family crest in the most recognized sources. Before an artist or craftsman can render a family crest, it must exist. In other words the crest must have been designed and recorded by the heralds from time immemorial.

Heraldic designs matriculated by the lay-artist in many cases becomes uninspired, meretricious and even ugly...

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Family Crests: Timeline

Many of the symbols adopted into armory have been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians, but heraldry itself did not begin until the 11th century. In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany...

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Family Crests: Elements

In the Silva coat of arms as in all coat of arms the crest is only one element of the full armorial achievement. Again the Family Crest is just part of the story of Coats of Arms or Heraldry. Heraldry is defined as the hereditary art or science of blazoning, the description is appropriate technical terms of Coats-of-Arms and other heraldic and armorial insignia, and is of very ancient origin...

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Family Crests and Genealogy: how they relate

We encourage you to study the Silva genealogy to find out if you descend from someone who bore a particular family crest. Anyone making a study of heraldry usually becomes interested in Genealogy or seeking legal claim to a particular family crest. No families, not even the royal houses, can make sound claim to the right to bear arms unless a proven connection is established through attested Genealogical records...

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Silva Family Crest Products

Anniversary

Anniversary products for the name Silva.

Apparel

Apparel emphasing the family crest for the name Silva.

Armorial histories

Armorial histories for the name Silva.

Ceramics

Ceramics proudly displaying the Silva family crest.

Clip art

Clip art of all the most used heraldic pieces.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms for the name Silva.

Downloads

Downloads featuring the Silva family crest.

Family Crest

Family Crest for the name Silva.

Family Tree

Family Tree with a Silva family crest.

Hand Painted Plaques

Hand Painted Plaques with the family crest for the name Silva.

Keychains

Keychains showing the Silva family crest.

Mouse pads

Mouse pads emphasing the Silva family crest.

New Products

New Products featuring the family crest for the surname Silva.

Packages

Packages with a Silva coat of arms.

Plaques and Frames

Plaques and Frames revealing the Silva family crest.

Surname Histories

Surname Histories for the name Silva.

Symbolism

Symbolism displaying the Silva family crest.

Travel Mugs

Travel Mugs displaying the Silva family crest.

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The Silva Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Silva Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.