Neave

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Proper Noun 1.4 Alternative Spellings

English

Etymology

1. The English surname Neave was brought to England in the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is derived from the Old French "neveu," meaning "nephew". William the Conquerer granted lands to many Norman Barons, and the Neave family is thought to be descended from one of these Barons.
2. The Scottish surname Neave derives from the old parish of Nevay in Angus

Pronunciation

/niːv/,/ni:v/

Proper Noun

Neave

1. An English surname.
2. A Scottish surname with different origins.

Alternative Spellings

• Neaves
• Neeves
• Neeve
• Neve