About Tiv
The surname Tiv is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tīf," meaning "thief." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were believed to have been involved in theft or had a reputation for being a thief. Over time, the surname Tiv may have been used to describe someone who was cunning or sly, rather than literally being a thief.
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The surname Tiv is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tiv 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 Tiv is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tiv in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tiv using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.