Sylvain is borne by 25,003 people across 71 countries. It is most common in Haiti: 15,915 bearers, or 64% of the world total.
The Sylvain surname around the world
The table lists the 71 countries with at least one recorded Sylvain, ranked by number of bearers. After Haiti come Canada (3,157) and United States (2,407).
Map of the Sylvain surname
The map shades each country by how many Sylvain live there: the darker the colour, the more bearers. Unshaded countries have none on record.
Distribution of Sylvain by country
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Haiti (15915)
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Canada (3157)
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United States (2407)
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France (1790)
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Cameroon (348)
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Democratic Republic of the Congo (322)
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Ivory Coast (205)
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Dominican Republic (193)
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Benin (81)
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Belgium (70)
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Saint Lucia (64)
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French Polynesia (61)
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Madagascar (49)
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Thailand (45)
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England (27)
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Togo (25)
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Luxembourg (20)
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Israel (17)
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Guyana (15)
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Mexico (12)
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Niger (12)
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Australia (10)
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Ghana (9)
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Chad (9)
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Barbados (9)
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Burundi (9)
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Switzerland (9)
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Mauritius (9)
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Rwanda (9)
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Gabon (9)
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Venezuela (8)
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Brazil (7)
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India (5)
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Bahamas (5)
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Russia (5)
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Germany (4)
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Portugal (4)
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Burkina Faso (3)
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U.S. Virgin Islands (3)
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Japan (3)
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Malaysia (3)
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Turks and Caicos Islands (2)
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Tanzania (2)
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Dominica (2)
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Philippines (2)
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Sweden (2)
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Senegal (2)
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Somalia (1)
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Georgia (1)
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Guinea (1)
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Greece (1)
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Turkey (1)
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Hong Kong (1)
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Hungary (1)
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (1)
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Ireland (1)
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South Africa (1)
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Italy (1)
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Kenya (1)
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Central African Republic (1)
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Republic of the Congo (1)
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Morocco (1)
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China (1)
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Colombia (1)
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Northern Cyprus (1)
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Nigeria (1)
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Algeria (1)
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Pakistan (1)
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Ecuador (1)
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Spain (1)
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Ethiopia (1)
Distribution of Sylvain by continent
Most common surnames in Haiti
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Surnames similar to Sylvain
These share a phonetic root with Sylvain. The closest spellings come first.
- Sylvaine
- Sylvan
- Silvain
- Salvanin
- Salvaing
- Salvan
- Salvin
- Silvan
- Sylvana
- Selvin
- Slobin
- Slovin
- Salvani
- Salvania
- Salvanie
- Salvano
- Salvans
- Salvant
- Solivan
- Salvany
- Solvang
- Salvini
- Salvino
- Sylvanus
- Silvant
- Silvana
- Silvina
- Silven
- Salvina
- Sylviane
- Shelvin
- Silvani
- Silvino
- Silvania
- Selevin
- Silvano
- Slavin
- Selvane
- Selvano
Frequently asked questions about Sylvain surname
In which country is the Sylvain surname most common?
The Sylvain surname is most common in Haiti with 15,915 registered people.
In how many countries is the Sylvain surname found?
The Sylvain surname is found in 71 different countries around the world.
How many people have the Sylvain surname?
According to our records, approximately 25,003 people have the Sylvain surname worldwide.
Is there a distribution map for the Sylvain surname?
Yes, we have an interactive map showing the geographic distribution of the Sylvain surname across the 71 countries where it is registered.
Are there surnames similar to Sylvain?
Yes, there are several surnames with similar sound or spelling to Sylvain. You can see the full list of similar surnames on this page.
Famous people with the surname Sylvain
The figures estimate living bearers from public registers and national censuses; they are not an exact count, and in countries with small samples they are best read as an order of magnitude.
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