Galvin Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Galvin Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Galvin family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 80
General Labourer 21
Labourer 7
Coal Miner 6
Cooper 4
Grocer 4
Tailoress 4
General Servant Domestic 3
French Polisher 3
Living On Own Means 3
Tailor 3
Soldier Private 2
Carrier 2
Builder 2
Carpenter 2
Cotton Piecer 2
Dataller In Coal Mine 2
Machinist 2
Porter 2
Railway Porter 2
Servant 2
Gardener 2
Electro Plate Polisher 2
Rug Weaver Carpet 2
Worsted Spinner 2

Galvin Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Galvin 100% 4,179
2 Gulvin 83% 378
3 Glavin 67% 197
4 Galvan 83% 179
5 Gloven 50% 109

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The surname Galvin is the most popular version of all its varients

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