About Peavy
The surname Peavy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pēofa" which means "thief" or "robber." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was involved in theft or robbery. Over time, the surname Peavy may have been adopted by individuals who were not necessarily thieves themselves but were associated with the profession in some way.
The surname Peavy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Peavy 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 Peavy is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Peavy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Peavy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.