About Irven
The surname Irven is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacGilleirbhe," meaning "son of the servant of St. Erb." The name Erb is believed to be a variant of the name Herbert, which itself is derived from the Old English words "here," meaning "army," and "beorht," meaning "bright." Thus, the surname Irven signifies a person who is the descendant of a servant of St. Erb, with the name Erb suggesting a connection to bravery or military prowess.
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The surname Irven is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Irven 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 Irven in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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