About Jarvis
The surname Jarvis is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the given name "Gervase," which itself comes from the Old Germanic name "Gervasius," meaning "spear servant" or "spear bearer." Alternatively, it could be derived from the Old French word "jarve," meaning "a young male servant." The surname Jarvis is therefore associated with the occupation of a servant or a spear bearer.
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