About Hives
The surname Hives is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hufe," meaning "shelter" or "hut." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked with hives or beehives. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a busy or industrious nature, similar to the activity of bees. Overall, the surname Hives is associated with beekeeping or a connection to a shelter or hut.
The surname Hives is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hives 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 Hives is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hives in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hives using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.