About Gallivan
The surname Gallivan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Gealbháin, meaning "descendant of Gealbhán." Gealbhán is a personal name derived from the Gaelic word "geal," which means "bright" or "shining." The surname Gallivan is primarily found in County Kerry in southwestern Ireland and is associated with the descendants of the O'Sullivan clan.
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The surname Gallivan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gallivan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gallivan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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