Gleaves

Gleaves Meaning & Origin

About Gleaves
The surname Gleaves is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gleofan," meaning "to gladden" or "to cheer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who brought joy or happiness to others. Over time, the name evolved into Gleaves and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Gleaves can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gleaves: 1,110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23019
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLFS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G40102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L IY1 V Z
🌐 IPA
/glivz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G412

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gleaves in Braille

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

The name Gleaves in braille

How to sign the name Gleaves using Sign Language

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

The name Gleaves in sign language

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