About Avison
The surname Avison is of English origin and is derived from the personal name Avice, which was a medieval form of the name Avis. The name Avis is ultimately derived from the Latin word "avis," meaning "bird." Therefore, the surname Avison is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had bird-like qualities or characteristics. It may have been given to someone who had a graceful or agile nature, or perhaps someone who had a particular affinity for birds.
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The surname Avison is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Avison 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 Avison is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Avison in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Avison using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.