About Shreve
The surname Shreve is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scræf" or "screofa," meaning "cave" or "trench." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who lived near or worked in a cave or trench. The name Shreve has variations such as Shreeve, Shreeves, and Shrieves, and is relatively uncommon today.
The surname Shreve is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shreve 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 Shreve is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shreve in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shreve using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.