Ancient history

Where did the surname Aceves come from?

Aceves is a Spanish surname that originates from the village of Aceves in the province of Soria, Castilla y León, Spain. The name is derived from the Latin word "Acevum," which means "a place of oaks." The surname Aceves is first recorded in the 13th century, and it is believed that the family that bore the name originated in the village of Aceves.