NEVE
Neve
Neve is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old French word "nieve" which means "nephew". It is classified as a metronymic surname, indicating descent from a female ancestor, often used to denote the mother's side of the family.
Notable People:
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Derren Neve (b. 1985) British actor known for his roles in various television dramas and stage productions.
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Isabella Neve (1921-2009) Renowned British historian and author who specialised in medieval European history.
Distribution:
The surname Neve is primarily found in regions across England, with significant concentrations in Yorkshire, Kent, and Sussex.
Variants:
Variants of the surname Neve include Neaves, Neeves, and Neave. Over time, variations in spelling have resulted in a diverse range of derivative surnames.
References:
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland.
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames.
There are approximately 1,822 people named Neve in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,543rd most common surname in Britain. Around 28 in a million people in Britain are named Neve.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Joycelyn
- Julie
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Pauline
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Kneefe
- Neef
- Neeves
- Neaves
- Neave
- Naeve
- Nave
- Nafe
- Naef
- Knave
- Kneaves
- Nev
- Neva
- Knaff
- Knafo
- Knauf
- Knauff
- Knaves
- Kneeves
- Knief
- Knife
- Kniff
- Knoff
- Knoph
- Knuff
- Naf
- Nafa
- Nafee
- Naff
- Naffee
- Nafi
- Nafie
- Nahvi
- Naief
- Naif
- Naife
- Naiff
- Naovi
- Nava
- Navai
- Navea
- Naveau
- Naves
- Navey
- Navi
- Navia
- Navo
- Neavey
- Neavy
- Neefe
- Neefs
- Neeve
- Nef
- Neff
- Neffe
- Neif
- Neiv
- Neiva
- Neive
- Neives
- Neph
- Neuff
- Nevay
- Nevel
- Neven
- Never
- Neves
- Nevet
- Neveu
- Neveux
- Nevey
- Nevi
- Nevies
- Nevo
- Nieva
- Nieve
- Nieves
- Nifa
- Niv
- Niva
- Nive
- Noffe
- Nouveau
- Nov
- Nova
- Nove
- Novi
- Novo
- Novoa
- Nuevo
- Nuff
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.