About Irvin
The surname Irvin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Iomhar," meaning "world ruler" or "archer." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Iomhar. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Irvin, and variations such as Irvine and Irving also emerged. The surname Irvin suggests a heritage linked to leadership, power, and skill in archery.
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The surname Irvin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Irvin 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 Irvin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Irvin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Irvin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.