About Liv
The surname Liv is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hlif," meaning "protection" or "shelter." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Liv. The name Liv signifies a sense of security and defense, suggesting that the individuals with this surname may have been associated with providing protection or seeking refuge.
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The surname Liv is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Liv 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 Liv is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Liv in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Liv using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.