About Spiva
The surname Spiva is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "spīwan," meaning "to spit." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a habit of spitting or perhaps had a spitting resemblance to someone else. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.
The surname Spiva is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spiva 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 Spiva is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Spiva in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Spiva using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.