[Facts] Probably from Orvis the last name...
in reply to a message by paul robinson
Found this by searching google, but I don't know how reliable the site is. Check out the link:
ORVIS
Urfhas, in the Gaelic, signifies fair offspring. Arvos, Cor. Br., local, a place on or near an entrenchment, from Ar and foss.
http://www.last-names.net/surname.asp?surname=Orvis
ORVIS
Urfhas, in the Gaelic, signifies fair offspring. Arvos, Cor. Br., local, a place on or near an entrenchment, from Ar and foss.
http://www.last-names.net/surname.asp?surname=Orvis