From the crossing or crossroads
Travaris is a modern American variation of the French surname Travers. It originally denoted someone who lived near a bridge or a ford, or who collected tolls at a crossing.
Less common today
Travaris isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,046 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former NFL defensive back and college football coach
Former NFL running back
