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Galvez

in California

There are 3,600 people with the last name "Galvez" in California.

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Ranking in California

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Galvez 731
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  1. is 727th most common Mcbride
  2. is 728th most common Pratt
  3. is 729th most common Morton
  4. is 730th most common Gamboa
  5. is 731st most common Galvez
  6. is 732nd most common Hartman
  7. is 733rd most common Tyler
  8. is 734th most common Curry
  9. is 735th most common Cabral

Similar Names and Nicknames

Galvan, Galvin, Galvis, Galvao, Galves, Gelvez, Galvani, Galvano, Galvach, Galva

Most Common First Names for Galvez

Maria, Jose, Luis, Juan, Ana, Jesus, Manuel, Miguel, Carlos

Meaning & History

Spanish (Gálvez): patronymic from the medieval personal name Galve (Arabic Ghālib ‘triumphant’), which was borne by various Moorish chieftains in Spanish history and legend, notably the father-in-law of Al-Mansūr, the 10th-century vizier of Córdoba.

FOREBEARS General Bernardo de Gálvez was Spanish governor of LA in 1777, and fought against the British in the American Revolution. The city of Galveston, TX, is named for him.

Recent Searches for "Galvez" in California

Since June 2009
726

Most Popular Search

Maria Galvez, CA (9 searches)
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