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.
The surname Peevy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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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Here's how to represent Peevy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.