Draves

Draves Meaning & Origin

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.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Draves is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Draves: 1,857
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15709
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.63

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRFS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D60102
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D R EY1 V Z
🌐 IPA
/dreΙͺvz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Draves in Braille

Here's how to represent Draves in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Draves in braille

How to sign the name Draves using Sign Language

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.

The name Draves in sign language

Numerology