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Galvin
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  • Used in: 3 countries

Origin: French

Two main origins: * Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Gealbháin (“descendant of Gealbhán”), a personal name composed of the elements geal (“bright”) and bán (“white”). * Borrowed from French Galvin, either a variant of Gauvain or a nickname for a drunkard, from Old French galer (“to enjoy oneself”).

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United Kingdom Galvin Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #2190
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United States Galvin Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #2870
Frequency 11,499 people (4.26 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 87.49% Hispanic 5.87% Black 4.04% Asian/PI 0.53% Native Am. 0.43% Two+ 1.64%
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