Reeve Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Reeve Name Meaning: Taken from the Anglo-Saxon word 'reeve' being another name for a bailiff or steward.

An occupational surname given to someone who was a steward,sheriff or bailiff.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Reeve Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Reeve family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 252
Female Servant 145
Independent 96
Ag Labourer 77
Farmer 55
Male Servant 54
Labourer 39
Shoe Maker 33
Carpenter 27
Tailor 19
Butcher 18
Pupil 18
Blacksmith 16
Dress Maker 14
Miller 14
Servant 14
Ag Lab 14
Publican 14
Independant 13
Gardener 11
Clerk 10
Weaver 9
Grocer 9
Porter 9
Baker 9

Reeve Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Reeve 100% 49,821
2 Reave 80% 1,248
3 Rive 60% 715
4 Reve 80% 420
5 Reive 80% 373
6 Rove 60% 352
7 Rave 60% 192
8 Revie 60% 179
9 Riva 40% 143
10 Reev 80% 128

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