About Pavis
The surname Pavis is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "paveis," meaning "shield." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or carried shields. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in the craft of shield-making or who served as a shield-bearer in battle. Over time, the surname Pavis became hereditary and passed down through generations.
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The surname Pavis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pavis 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 Pavis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pavis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pavis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.