About Ives
The surname Ives is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Ivo," which itself comes from the Old Germanic name "Iv," meaning "yew." The name Ives was often used as a personal name in medieval England and later became a surname. It is believed to have been introduced to England by the Normans after the 1066 Norman Conquest. The surname Ives is relatively rare and is mainly found in the southwestern part of England.
The surname Ives is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ives 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 Ives in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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