About Ivener
The surname Ivener is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Ivo, which itself is derived from the Old Germanic name Ivo or Yvo, meaning "yew." The suffix "-ner" is a common Germanic occupational suffix, indicating a person's occupation or association with a particular trade. Therefore, the surname Ivener likely originated as a patronymic surname, denoting someone who was the son of or associated with a person named Ivo, who may have been involved in the trade of working with yew wood or yew trees.
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The surname Ivener is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ivener 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 Ivener in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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