English

Etymology

1. The English surname Neave was brought to England in the w:Norman Conquest|Norman Conquest of 1066. It is derived from the Old French "neveu," meaning "nephew". William the Conquerer granted lands to many Norman Baron|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

/ni�v/,/ni:v/

Proper noun
Neave

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

Alternative spellings

Neaves
Neeves
Neeve
Neve

Category:English proper nouns

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