About Draves
The surname Draves is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "trave," meaning "beam" or "rafter." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked with or lived near beams or rafters, such as a carpenter or a builder. Over time, the surname Draves has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.
The surname Draves is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Draves 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 Draves is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Draves in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Draves using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.