About Garves
The surname Garves is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Gerwig, which itself is composed of the elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "wig" meaning "battle." As a surname, Garves likely originated as a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Gerwig. Over time, the surname Garves has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct family name.
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The surname Garves is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Garves 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 Garves is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Garves in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Garves using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.