About Orvis
The surname Orvis is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Ormr, meaning "snake" or "serpent." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a snake-like appearance or personality traits associated with a snake, such as cunning or wisdom. Over time, the name Orvis evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.
The surname Orvis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Orvis 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 Orvis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Orvis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Orvis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.