About Iven
The surname Iven is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Iomhair," meaning "archer" or "bow warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Iomhair. Over time, the name has evolved into various spellings, including Iven, Ivon, and even Evan. Today, individuals with the surname Iven can be found across the world, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
The surname Iven is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Iven 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 Iven is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Iven in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Iven using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.