About Reaves
The surname Reaves is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "reve," meaning "bailiff" or "steward." It was an occupational name given to someone who held the position of a steward or overseer on a manor or estate. The name Reaves signifies a person who was responsible for managing the affairs of a large household or estate, often under the authority of a lord or landowner.
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The surname Reaves is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Reaves 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 Reaves in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Reaves using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.