About Gervis
The surname Gervis is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Gervase, which itself comes from the Old Germanic name Gervasius. The name Gervis means "spear servant" or "spear bearer," with "gerva" meaning "spear" and "servus" meaning "servant" or "bearer." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed upon someone who was skilled in handling a spear or who served as a spearman in battle. Over time, the surname Gervis has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.
The surname Gervis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gervis based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gervis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gervis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.