About Maves
The surname Maves is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Maffeo," which is the Italian form of the biblical name "Matthew." It is believed to have been introduced to Germany by Italian missionaries or pilgrims during the medieval period. The name Maves signifies "gift of God" or "gift of Yahweh," reflecting the biblical meaning of the name Matthew. Over time, the surname Maves has evolved and become established as a distinct family name.
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The surname Maves is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maves 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 Maves is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Maves in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Maves using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.