Stuyve
Stuyve is a surname of Dutch origin. It is believed to be a variant of the name Stuif, which is thought to derive from the Middle Dutch word "stuiven," meaning to blow or scatter. This name may have been given to someone who lived in a windy area or was known for their restless or scattered nature.
The name Stuyve is most famously associated with Peter Stuyvesant, the last Dutch governor of New Netherland,
While Peter Stuyvesant is the most prominent historical figure with this surname, individuals bearing the name