About Irving
The surname Irving is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Iofa," meaning "sea friend" or "sea lover." Over time, the name evolved to "Irvine" and eventually to "Irving." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a close connection or affinity with the sea. It is a relatively common surname in Scotland and has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and immigration.
The surname Irving is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Irving 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 Irving is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Irving in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Irving using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.