About Tovey
The surname Tovey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Tofi" or "Tofa," which was a short form of various compound names beginning with "þeod" meaning "people" or "tribe." The suffix "-ey" or "-y" denotes "island" or "dweller by the island." Therefore, the surname Tovey can be interpreted to mean "dweller by the island of Tofi" or "descendant of Tofi."
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The surname Tovey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tovey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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