About Olivier
The surname Olivier is of French origin and is derived from the given name Olivier, which itself comes from the Latin name Oliverius. The name Oliverius is believed to have been derived from the Latin word "oliva," meaning "olive tree." The surname Olivier is therefore associated with the olive tree and may have originally been a nickname for someone who lived near or worked with olive trees. It is a relatively common surname in French-speaking countries and has spread to other parts of the world through migration and colonization.
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The surname Olivier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Olivier 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 Olivier is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Olivier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Olivier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.