About Povey
The surname Povey is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Povey" or "Povy," which itself is a diminutive form of "Paul." The name Paul comes from the Latin name "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble." Therefore, the surname Povey likely originated as a patronymic surname, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Povey or Povy. Over time, the surname Povey has evolved and spread, becoming a relatively uncommon but recognizable surname today.
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The surname Povey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Povey 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 Povey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Povey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Povey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.