Peevy

Peevy Meaning & Origin

About Peevy
The surname Peevy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pēofig," meaning "peewit" or "lapwing," which is a type of bird. It is believed that the surname Peevy was originally a nickname given to someone who had characteristics or behaviors similar to the bird, such as being lively or noisy. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Peevy: 704
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,632
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Peevy based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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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 Peevy in Braille

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

The name Peevy in braille

How to sign the name Peevy using Sign Language

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

The name Peevy in sign language

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