About Reives
The surname Reives is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "reafian," meaning "to plunder" or "to rob." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was involved in thievery or robbery. Over time, the name Reives may have been adopted as a surname by individuals who were known for their association with such activities or by their descendants.
The surname Reives is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Reives 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 Reives is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Reives in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Reives using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.