TRAVES
Traves
Traves is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word "træf", meaning "path" or "track". The name likely originated as a topographic surname for someone who lived near a path or a track.
The distribution of the Traves surname in the United Kingdom is most prominent in the southern parts of England, particularly in counties such as Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and Kent. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname Traves have migrated to various parts of the British Isles and beyond, contributing to its presence in other countries with English-speaking populations.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Traves have made contributions to various fields such as literature, academia, and the arts. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving its place in British genealogy and history.
Variants of the surname Traves may include Trave, Traverse, or Travers, each reflecting different regional pronunciations or historical spellings of the name.
In contemporary Britain, the surname Traves can be found in diverse contexts, reflecting the spread and adaptation of British surnames across different social and cultural landscapes.
There are approximately 576 people named Traves in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Traves.
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
- Christopher
- David
- Jason
- John
- Keith
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Carol
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.