About Sevier
The surname Sevier is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "sevier," meaning "to serve." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked in a service role or served in a household. Over time, the surname Sevier has been anglicized and adopted by various families, particularly in the United States. Today, it is most commonly associated with the American frontiersman and politician John Sevier, who played a significant role in the early history of Tennessee.
The surname Sevier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sevier 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 Sevier is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sevier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sevier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.