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D'Silva

डिसिल्वा

Of the Silva family (Portuguese patronymic)

Caste / Clan

Goan Catholic

Historical Profession

Various

Spelling Variants

DeSilva, Da Silva

Related Surnames

Phadte

Village headman or chief

Kankonkar

One from the Konkan region

Sinai

Lord Shiva devotee (from Shreenath)

Verenkar

One from the village Verna in Goa

Nabar

Scribe or writer (from Persian nawab-related)

Kerkar

One from the village Keri

Sardessai

Chief desai or head landlord

Menezes

Portuguese noble family name