About Mavis
The surname Mavis is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "mauvis," meaning "song thrush." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who imitated the song of a thrush or had a pleasant singing voice. The name Mavis has been recorded in various forms throughout history and is still used as a surname today.
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The surname Mavis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mavis 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 Mavis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mavis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mavis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.