What is the origin of the name Ives?

The surname Ives is believed to have originated from the Old French personal name Ive (similar to the modern French Yves) or the Norman personal name Ivo, both short forms of various Germanic compound names containing the element iv, from the Old Norse yr, meaning "yew, bow," a weapon generally made from the wood of a yew tree.

What is Ives best known for?

He is best known for the 1938 Ives–Stilwell experiment, which provided direct confirmation of special relativity's time dilation, although Ives himself did not accept special relativity, and argued instead for an alternative interpretation of the experimental results.

What is the IRS Ives form?

The form also asks for a primary point of contact that would be available daily in case the IRS needs to contact the company. Finally, it asks for a Responsible Official, or the person who manages the IVES program at each business office location.

When did John Ives die?

He was an avid coin collector and served as president of the American Numismatic Society from 1942 to 1946. Ives died on November 13, 1953 in Upper Montclair, New Jersey. Ives received three times the Edward Longstreth Medal from the Franklin Institute: in 1907, 1915 and 1919.