About Jervis
The surname Jervis is of English origin and is derived from the given name Gervase, which itself comes from the Old Germanic name Gervasius. The name Gervase means "spear servant" or "spearman," indicating a person who was skilled in handling a spear or a warrior. Over time, the name evolved into Jervis, and individuals with this surname are likely to have ancestors who were associated with military or martial activities.
The surname Jervis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jervis 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 Jervis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jervis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.