About Galicia
The surname Galicia is of Spanish origin and is derived from the region of Galicia in northwest Spain. It is a toponymic surname, meaning it is derived from a geographic location. The name Galicia is believed to have originated from the Celtic word "gallaecia," which referred to the ancient Celtic tribes that inhabited the region. Therefore, the surname Galicia signifies a connection to the region of Galicia in Spain.
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The surname Galicia is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Galicia based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Galicia is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Galicia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Galicia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.