Galvan is an Irish surname. Irish surnames have had their original forms altered in many ways. Before being translated into English, Galvan appeared as O Gealbhain, derived from the words "geal," which means "bright," and "ban," which means "white." The surname Galvan was first found in County Clare (Irish: An Clár) located on the west coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, where they are a sept of Thomond. More recently, the family is very numerous in Kerry where it is more often spelt Gallivan. Spanish (Galván): from a medieval personal name. This is in origin the Latin name Galbanus (a derivative of the Roman surname Galba of uncertain origin). However it was used in a number of medieval romances as an equivalent of the Celtic name Gawain (see Gavin ) and it is probably this association that was mainly responsible for its popularity in the Middle Ages Notable people with the surname include: *

Adriana Galvan Adriana, also spelled Adrianna, is a Latin name and feminine form of Adrian. It originates from present day Italy. Translations *Arabic language, Arabic: أدريان *Belorussian language, Belorussian: Адрыяна (Adryjana) *Bulgarian langu ...

, American psychologist * Anna Galvan (born 1978), New Zealand netball player *

Carlos Galván Carlos Alberto Galván (born 28 October 1973 in Pontevedra, Buenos Aires) is an Argentine retired footballer who played as a defender and football coach. Club career Galván started his career at Racing Club de Avellaneda in 1992, before movin ...

(born 1973), Argentine footballer *

David Galván José David Galván Martínez (born 6 April 1973 in Cuatro Ciénegas, Coahuila) is a Mexican long-distance runner who specializes in the 5000 and 10,000 metres. Nicknamed ''Keniano Mexicano''. Career He was the winner of the inaugural North A ...

(born 1973), Mexican long-distance runner *

Diego Galván Diego Alberto Galván (born 19 March 1982) is an Argentine footballer. Career Galván started his career with Lanús in the Argentine Primera in 2000, he had a short spell with Mexican side Morelia before returning to Lanús. In 2003, he had a s ...

(born 1982), Argentine footballer * Elias Gabriel Galvan (born 1938), Mexican-American Methodist bishop *

Guillermo Galván Galván Guillermo Galván Galván (born January 19, 1943) is a Mexican general. He formerly served as secretary of National Defense for the government of Felipe Calderon. He was succeeded 1 December 2012 by Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda. He holds a mast ...

(born 1943), Mexican general *

Israel Galván Israel Galván Reyes (born 1973 in Seville) is a Spanish flamenco dancer (''bailaor'') and choreographer. He grew up learning and dancing with his father, the dancer José Galván, and his mother, Eugenia Reyes. He became a celebrity in flamenc ...

(born 1973), Spanish dancer and choreographer * Javier Galván (born 1966), Mexican politician * Jesús Galván Carrillo (born 1974), Spanish footballer * Jorge Galván (born 1966), Mexican writer and engineer * José Galván (born 1981), Argentine footballer *

Juan Galván Juan Galván (?–?) was a Spanish soldier and explorer who served as an ensign and explorer in San Antonio, Texas. It was on his recommendation that the Presidio San Saba was established. Biography Galván settled in San Antonio of Bexar ear ...

, Spanish explorer *

Luis Galván Luis Adolfo Galván (born 24 February 1948 in Fernández, Santiago del Estero) is a retired Argentine footballer, who played in the centre back position. He is perhaps most famous for having been part of the 1978 World Cup winning team. Intern ...

(born 1948), Argentine footballer *

Martín Galván Martín Luis Galván Romo (born 14 February 1993) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a winger. Club career Galván was born in Acapulco, Guerrero. On 5 January 2008, he debuted in an official match in the InterLiga tournament as ...

(born 1993), Mexican footballer *

Matteo Galvan Matteo Galvan (born 24 August 1988) is an Italian sprinter who specializes in the 200 and 400 metres. His career highlight so far is the 2009 European Indoor Championships, where he placed sixth in the 400 metres and won a gold medal in the rela ...

(born 1988), Italian sprinter *

Miguel Galván Miguel Eduardo Galván Meza (October 13, 1957 – April 14, 2008) was a Mexican comedian and actor, known for his appearances on TV shows like ''La Parodia'' and ''La Hora Pico''. He died due to a respiratory arrest in a hospital. Biography He w ...

(1957–2008), Mexican comedian and actor *

Pedro Galván Pedro A. Galván (1833? - December 12, 1892) was a Mexican general, 25th governor of the Mexican state of Colima (interim), and governor of the state of Jalisco. A main avenue in the residential area of the City of Colima bears his name. Mil ...

(died 1892), Mexican general and politician *

Pedro Joaquín Galván Pedro Joaquín Galván (born 18 August 1985) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder. Career Galván started his career in 2003 with Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata. In 2005, he joined San Martín de San ...

(born 1985), Argentine footballer * Rubén Galván (boxer) (born 1972), Mexican-American boxer *

Rubén Galván (footballer) Rubén Galván (7 April 1952 – 14 March 2018) was an Argentine football who played as a midfielder for Club Atlético Independiente for most of his career. At international level, he was part of the Argentina squad that won the 1978 FIFA W ...

(1952–2018), Argentine footballer * Victoria Galvan (born 1986), Mexican-American singer

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