About Schieve
The surname Schieve is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schive," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed as a nickname for someone who was considered attractive or had a pleasing appearance. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Schieve can trace their ancestry back to someone who was once admired for their beauty.
The surname Schieve is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schieve 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 Schieve is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schieve in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schieve using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.