About Greaves
The surname Greaves is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "greve," meaning "grove" or "thicket." It was originally a topographic name for someone who lived near a grove or thicket. Over time, the name Greaves became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found across various English-speaking countries.
The surname Greaves is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Greaves 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 Greaves is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Greaves in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Greaves using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.