What is surname jarvis?

Jarvis is an English surname, derived from the name of an Anglo-Saxon personal name "Gyrth", meaning "spear" and the Old Norse "árfr," meaning "heir". The surname Jarvis can be traced back to the 13th century in Yorkshire, England. The family name spread throughout England during the medieval period and later, Jarvis families also emigrated to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. Notable people with the surname Jarvis include British politician Oliver Letwin, artist John B. Jarvis, and American basketball player Chandler Jarvis.