From the crossroads or a toll collector
Tarvis is a rare variant of the French surname Travis. It likely originated as an occupational name for a toll collector or a locational name for someone living near a crossroads or bridge.
Less common today
Tarvis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,307 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
