About Shives
The surname Shives is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceof," meaning "a measure of grain." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the grain trade or a grain measurer. Over time, the surname Shives has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.
The surname Shives is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shives based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Shives in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shives using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.