About Traviss
The surname Traviss is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Travers," which itself comes from the Old French word "traverser," meaning "to cross." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a traveler or someone who lived near a crossing point, such as a bridge or ford. Over time, the name Traviss evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.
The surname Traviss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Traviss based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Traviss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Traviss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.