About Dively
The surname Dively is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dēofol" meaning "devil" and the suffix "-ly" denoting "like" or "resembling." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Dively can be interpreted as "devil-like" or "resembling the devil." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed as a nickname to someone who was mischievous or had a devilish nature.
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The surname Dively is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dively 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 Dively in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dively using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.