About Travers
The surname Travers is of English and French origin. It is derived from the Old French word "traverser," meaning "to cross" or "to go across." As a surname, Travers likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a crossing point or a bridge. It could also have been given to someone who frequently traveled or had a wandering nature. Overall, the surname Travers signifies someone who crossed or traveled, either literally or metaphorically.
The surname Travers is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Travers 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 Travers is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Travers in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Travers using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.