Reavis

Reavis Meaning & Origin

About Reavis
The surname Reavis is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Raeff" or "Raf," which means "counsel" or "advice." The suffix "-is" is a patronymic ending, indicating "son of." Therefore, Reavis can be interpreted as "son of Raeff" or "son of Raf." Over time, the surname has evolved and become more anglicized. Today, individuals with the surname Reavis can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Reavis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Reavis: 5,305
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,411
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.8

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Reavis 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 Reavis is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RFS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0102
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 V IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈrivΙͺs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reavis in Braille

Here's how to represent Reavis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Reavis in braille

How to sign the name Reavis using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Reavis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Reavis in sign language

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