The Degive name originated from Belgium. The oldest Degive found on genealogy websites is Nicolas, born between 1570-1580 in Huy, Belgium. The family likely came from the town of “Gives”, near Huy, Belgium, from which they pulled the name.
The family name Degive is spelled many different ways in the church registries: De Gyve, Degif, De Gywe, De Give, De Gy, Degives, Degive, Degyve, Degiffe, Degife, Degives, Degeves.
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