neave

English - English

Definition of neave in English English dictionary

A Scottish surname derived from the old parish of Nevay in Anguswith

An English surname

A Scottish surname with different origins

Turkish pronunciation

niv

Pronunciation

/ˈnēv/ /ˈniːv/

Etymology

() 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.