About Ivory
The surname Ivory is of English origin and is derived from the word "ivory," which refers to the hard, creamy-white substance found in the tusks of elephants and other animals. As a surname, Ivory likely originated as a nickname for someone with a pale or ivory-like complexion or hair color. It may have also been given to individuals who worked with or traded ivory, such as carvers or merchants. The surname Ivory is relatively rare and is found predominantly in English-speaking countries.
The surname Ivory is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ivory 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 Ivory is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ivory in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ivory using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.