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An English surname, originally formed as a patronymic from the medieval given name Ivo.
"The composer Charles Ives is known for blending American folk tunes into his classical works."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn English surname descended from the old given name Ivo.
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Etymology
From the medieval English given name usually recorded in its Latin form, Ivo.