It wasn’t until the 10th and 11th centuries that Jewish surnames began for the Jews living in North Africa, Spain, France, and Italy.
Surnames were reserved for exceptional individuals, people who were scholars and poets. Therefore, families began to use their surnames as a sign of prominence because of their established family name. 1
The name Gerver is an occupational name for a tanner of leather. The German word "gerber," from the Middle High German "gerwer," means "leather preparer."
Gerver Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Gerber, Gerb, Garber, Gerver and many more.
