About Delves
The surname Delves is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "delfan," meaning "to dig." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked as a digger or delver, typically in reference to someone who dug ditches or excavated land. The surname Delves signifies a person's ancestral connection to this occupation and their involvement in manual labor related to digging.
The surname Delves is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Delves based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Delves in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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