About Avey
The surname Avey is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Avice," which itself is a variant of the name "Avis." The name Avis is ultimately derived from the Latin word "avis," meaning "bird." As a surname, Avey likely originated as a nickname for someone who had bird-like qualities or characteristics. It may have also been used as a personal name for someone associated with birds or bird-related activities.
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The surname Avey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Avey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Avey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Avey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Avey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.