About Cheever
The surname Cheever is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ciefer," meaning "chaff" or "husk." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who worked with or lived near chaff or husks, such as a farmer or a miller. The surname Cheever may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a light or flimsy nature, similar to chaff. Over time, the surname Cheever has evolved and is now relatively rare.
The surname Cheever is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cheever 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 Cheever is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cheever in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cheever using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.