About Orvin
The surname Orvin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Orwin," which itself is composed of the elements "or," meaning "spear," and "wine," meaning "friend." Therefore, the surname Orvin can be interpreted to mean "friend of the spear" or "spear friend." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed as a nickname for someone skilled in handling a spear or as a term of endearment for a loyal and trustworthy friend.
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The surname Orvin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Orvin 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 Orvin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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