OLLIVER

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Olliver

Olliver is a British surname of Old French origin that has been found in England since the medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the medieval given name "Olivier", which is the Old French form of the name "Oliver".

The surname Olliver is patronymic in nature, indicating descent from an ancestor named Oliver. Variants of the surname include Oliver, Ollyver, Ollivier, and Oulevier.

Historically, individuals bearing the surname Olliver have been found in various regions of England, with concentrations in areas such as Cornwall, Hampshire, and London. The name has also been recorded in other parts of the United Kingdom, as well as in former British colonies.

Notable individuals with the surname Olliver have made contributions in diverse fields such as literature, music, academia, and sports. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a presence in contemporary British society.

There are approximately 613 people named Olliver in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Olliver.

Surname type: Occupational name

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

David
Ian
John
Mark
Michael
Paul
Peter
Richard
Ryan
Stephen
Thomas
William

Female

Alison
Anne
Cindy
Claire
Diane
Helen
Karen
Kim
Linda
Margaret
May
Patricia
Susan
Victoria
Wendy

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