Da Silva is a patronymic surname of Portuguese origin, meaning "son of Silva". The name Silva is derived from the Latin word silva, meaning "forest". The surname Da Silva is one of the most common surnames in the world, found in many countries, especially in Portuguese-speaking countries such as Portugal, Brazil, Cape Verde, Angola, and Mozambique. It is also found in some Spanish-speaking countries, such as Chile and Peru, and in other countries with a Portuguese or Spanish heritage, such as the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and Canada.