<P> Oliver is a surname derived from the Old French personal name Olivier . The Oliver surname seems to be French Norman in origin . The Scottish Oliver family was a sept of the Scotland Highlands' powerful Clan Fraser of Lovat . </P> <Ul> <Li> Adam Oliver (1823--1882), Canadian businessman - politician </Li> <Li> Al Oliver (born 1946), baseball player </Li> <Li> Alan Oliver, English sports journalist </Li> <Li> Allen J. Oliver (1903--1953), New York state senator </Li> <Li> Andrew Oliver (1706--1774), Massachusetts merchant and public official </Li> <Li> Alexander Oliver (1744--1828), American soldier </Li> <Li> Anton Oliver (born 1975), New Zealand rugby player </Li> </Ul>

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