About Sever
The surname Sever is of English and German origin, derived from the Middle English and Old High German word "severe," meaning "strict" or "severe." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was stern or strict in their behavior or as a descriptive name for someone who had a severe or serious appearance. The surname Sever may also have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary or a river crossing.
The surname Sever is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sever 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 Sever is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sever in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sever using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.