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 from the Latin name Galbanus (a derivative of the Roman surname Galba of uncertain origin). However it was used in several 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, American psychologist * Anna Galvan (born 1978), New Zealand netball player * Carlos Galván (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 (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 mas ...

(born 1943), Mexican general * Israel Galván (born 1973), Spanish dancer and choreographer *

Javier Galván Javier Alejandro Galván Guerrero (born 9 August 1966) was a Mexican politician affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party. As of 2014 he served as Deputy of the LIX Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing Jalisco Jalisc ...

(born 1966), Mexican politician * Jesús Galván Carrillo (born 1974), Spanish footballer *

Jorge Galván Jorge Galván (born April 1966 in Mexico City) is a Mexican writer and engineer. He is best known for his historical novel "El Hierro y la Pólvora" (Iron and Gunpowder), for which he was awarded the First Novel UNAM – Alfaguara Prize in 200 ...

(born 1966), Mexican writer and engineer *

José Galván José Ernesto Galván (born 26 March 1981) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Club career Born in San Miguel de Tucumán, Galván joined the Boca Juniors youth ranks at age 13, making eighteen appearances ...

(born 1981), Argentine footballer * Juan Galván, Spanish explorer * Luis Galván (1948–2025), Argentine footballer *

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

(born 1993), Mexican footballer *

Matteo Galvan Matteo Galvan (born 24 August 1988) is an Italian athlete 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 relay ...

(born 1988), Italian sprinter * Miguel Galván (1957–2008), Mexican comedian and actor * Pedro Galván (died 1892), Mexican general and politician *

Pedro Joaquín Galván Pedro is a masculine given name. Pedro is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician name for ''Peter''. Its French equivalent is Pierre while its English and Germanic form is Peter. The counterpart patronymic surname of the name Pedro, meaning ...

(born 1985), Argentine footballer *

Rubén Galván (boxer) Rubén Galván (7 April 1952 – 14 March 2018) was an Argentine footballer 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 ...

(born 1972), Mexican-American boxer *

Rubén Galván (footballer) Rubén Galván (7 April 1952 – 14 March 2018) was an Argentine footballer 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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