About Nieva
The surname Nieva is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "nieve," meaning "snow" in Spanish. As a surname, Nieva likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a snowy area or as a nickname for someone with a fair or pale complexion. It may also have been given to individuals who worked in snowy or cold environments. The surname Nieva is relatively uncommon and is primarily found in Spanish-speaking regions.
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The surname Nieva is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nieva 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 Nieva is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Nieva in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nieva using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.