About Nivens
The surname Nivens is of Scottish origin and is derived from the personal name Niven, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Neve or Nevin. The name Neve is derived from the Old Irish word "niamh," meaning "bright" or "radiant." Therefore, the surname Nivens can be interpreted to mean "son of Niven" or "descendant of the bright one."
The surname Nivens is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nivens 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 Nivens in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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