Snows
Derived from the Spanish title for the Virgin Mary, 'Nuestra Señora de las Nieves', referring to a 4th-century miracle where snow fell in Rome during August. While traditionally a feminine given name in Spanish-speaking cultures, it is occasionally used as a surname-style choice for all genders in other contexts.
Less common today
Nieves isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,409 in 1993.
Spanish actress and fashion model
Spanish model and television presenter
Spanish chess Woman Grandmaster
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
