DEAVES
Deaves
Deaves is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the southern regions of England, particularly in Kent and Essex. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English name Eadwig, which means "prosperity in battle". Over the centuries, the spelling and pronunciation of the surname have evolved to its current form, Deaves.
The Deaves family history dates back to feudal times in England, with records indicating that individuals bearing this surname were landowners and farmers. The name Deaves is not commonly encountered and is considered relatively rare compared to more widespread English surnames.
Individuals with the surname Deaves have been recorded in various historical documents, including census records, birth, marriage, and death registers, as well as land deeds and wills. However, the family does not appear to have achieved notable prominence in British history.
As with many surnames, the meaning and significance of Deaves have likely evolved over time, and its bearers may have diverse backgrounds and occupations. Like other British surnames, the surname Deaves contributes to the rich tapestry of names that reflect the cultural and historical heritage of the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 579 people named Deaves in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Deaves.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Graham
- James
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Terence
Female
- Amanda
- Angela
- Caroline
- Claire
- Helen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Pamela
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Dafe
- Daffas
- Daffe
- Dafis
- Daive
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- Daivies
- Daivis
- Daivs
- Dav
- Davas
- Dave
- Daveis
- Daves
- Davess
- Daveys
- Davias
- Davice
- Davies
- Daviess
- Daviies
- Davios
- Davis
- Davise
- Daviss
- Davos
- Davues
- Davyes
- Davys
- Deaf
- Deave
- Deavey
- Deavies
- Deavis
- Deavs
- Deavy
- Deef
- Dees
- Deeve
- Deeves
- Defazio
- Defis
- Defosse
- Deives
- Dev
- Devas
- Devasia
- Devaz
- Deve
- Deveci
- Deves
- Devese
- Devey
- Deveza
- Devie
- Devies
- Devis
- Devise
- Devisse
- Devizio
- Devoe
- Devois
- Devoss
- Devoys
- Devsi
- Devys
- Difazio
- Dives
- Divies
- Divis
- Divisi
- Dovas
- Doves
- Dovies
- Dovis
- Dufays
- Duffas
- Duffes
- Duffies
- Duffis
- Duffs
- Duffus
- Duffys
- Dufosee
- Dufosse
- Dufus
- Dvies
- Dvis
- Tafesse
- Taffs
- Taphouse
- Tavasso
- Taves
- Tavis
- Tavoussi
- Teaves
- Teffs
- Teves
- Tevis
- Toffs
- Tophouse
- Toves
- Tovizi
- Ttofis
- Tuffs
- Davey
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