Rive Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Many Rive families will find their roots under Riva, the form most records use.

What is the meaning of Rive?

The name is generally explained as “Bank, shore”.

Is Rive the same name as Riva?

Rive and Riva differ only in the final vowel; Italian surnames often appear in both a singular and a plural form. Other spellings include Della Riva and Rivetti.

Is there a Rive coat of arms?

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Riva surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Get the complete Rive report, with a museum-style coat of arms.