How common is the Raven surname?

There are approximately 8,000 people with the surname Raven in the United States.

Are there Raven soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 46 soldiers with the Raven surname appear in Civil War records.

Raven

Q: What does the surname Raven mean?

The surname Raven means "One who resembles a raven or dwells where ravens are found.". It is of English or Germanic origin.

Descriptive

Meaning

One who resembles a raven or dwells where ravens are found.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'hræfn' (raven), used as a descriptive or topographic surname. The name may also derive from the Germanic personal name Raban or Rabin.

About the Raven Surname

A descriptive or topographic English surname referring to the raven bird, either as a personal characteristic or geographical feature. The name has been used since medieval times.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname

Rare Common

Found throughout England and English-speaking countries, with historical roots in medieval England.

Raven Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Raven Surname

Charles Earle Raven

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Quick Facts

Origin: English or Germanic
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: 12th century
Estimated Bearers: 8,000

War Records

46 soldiers with the Raven surname found in Civil War records.

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