TRAVIS
Travis
The surname Travis is of Old French origin, derived from the personal name "Travers." The name was introduced to England during the Norman Conquest of 1066 and has since been anglicised to Travis.
The name Travis is a toponymic surname, derived from the Old French word "traverser," meaning "to cross" or "to traverse." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed upon someone who lived near a bridge or a crossroads.
The Travis surname has seen various spellings over the centuries, including Travers and Traviss. Its popularity has spread beyond the United Kingdom, particularly to countries such as the United States and Australia.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Travis include British film director Joe Travis, English cricket player Ross Travis, and American country music artist Randy Travis.
The Travis surname has a rich history and continues to be a common and well-respected name within the British and global communities.
There are approximately 5,530 people named Travis in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,716th most common surname in Britain. Around 85 in a million people in Britain are named Travis.
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
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Joanne
- Julie
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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