Updated 14 September 2024 According to Wikipedia, Alves is a surname that appears to originate both from Portugal and Scotland. It is debatable whether the surname appeared first in one country or the other, since it is more prevalent in Portugal, but registered as far back as the 13th century in the church records at Alves, Moray, Northern Scotland. Irrespective, all with the Alves surname (both male and female) are welcome.