Elve

Elve Meaning & Origin

About Elve
The surname Elve is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "elf," meaning "elf" or "sprite." It is believed to have been a nickname or a descriptive name given to someone who was associated with elves or had elf-like qualities. The name may have been given to individuals who were mischievous, had a fair complexion, or possessed a certain charm or grace. Over time, the surname Elve has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Elfe or Elvy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Elve: 111
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 148,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Elve 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 Elve is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALF
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L V
🌐 IPA
/elve*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elve in Braille

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

The name Elve in braille

How to sign the name Elve using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Elve using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Elve in sign language

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