About Raven
The surname Raven is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hraefn," meaning "raven." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived near a place where ravens were abundant or who worked as a keeper of ravens. The raven, often associated with intelligence and mystery, has been a symbol in various cultures throughout history, and the surname Raven may have also been used as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion.
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The surname Raven is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Raven 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 Raven in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Raven using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.