About Zieve
The surname Zieve is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "tsive," meaning "goat." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who either owned or tended to goats. The name may also have been used as an occupational surname for someone involved in the goat trade or as a metonymic occupational name for a goatherd.
The surname Zieve is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zieve 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 Zieve in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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