About Pleva
The surname Pleva is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "pleva," which means "chaff" or "husk" in Czech. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or lived near chaff or husks, such as a farmer or miller. The name Pleva may also have been given to someone with a light or straw-colored hair, resembling the color of chaff.
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The surname Pleva is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pleva 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 Pleva is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pleva in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pleva using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.