About Gavis
The surname Gavis is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Gauis," which itself is a variant of the Latin name "Gaius." The name Gavis is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was cheerful or lively. It may also have been a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a person named Gauis. Overall, the meaning of the surname Gavis is associated with a cheerful or lively personality.
The surname Gavis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gavis 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 Gavis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gavis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gavis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.