Peavey

Peavey Meaning & Origin

About Peavey
The surname Peavey is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "pave," meaning "peacock." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had characteristics associated with a peacock, such as beauty, pride, or flamboyance. Over time, the surname Peavey has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Peavy or Pavey.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Peavey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Peavey: 2,036
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,617
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.69

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Peavey 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 Peavey is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PF
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IY1 V IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpivi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Peavey in Braille

Here's how to represent Peavey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Peavey in braille

How to sign the name Peavey using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Peavey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Peavey in sign language

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