About Galvas
The surname Galvas is of Lithuanian origin and is derived from the Lithuanian word "galvas," meaning "head." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone based on their father or ancestor who was known for their leadership qualities or held a prominent position. The surname Galvas likely originated as a nickname or an occupational name for someone who was a leader or had authority in their community.
The surname Galvas is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Galvas 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 Galvas is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Galvas in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Galvas using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.