Reeves

Reeves is a surname and place name. It is of English origin, derived from the medieval office of a reeve, a local official or bailiff who administered a manor or district.

The surname typically indicates a family lineage from an ancestor who served as a reeve. The spelling Reeves is one of several modern forms, including Reeve and Reaves, reflecting variant renditions of the same occupational root.

Geographic usage: In the United States, Reeves County, Texas is a prominent example, and several other locales carry the Reeves name. The surname is common in English-speaking countries, especially the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, and has spread globally.

Notable individuals with the surname include Keanu Reeves, a Canadian-American actor known for The Matrix and John Wick; Jim Reeves, an American country music singer known for He'll Have to Go.