Galway

Galway Meaning & Origin

About Galway
The surname Galway is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Gaillimh," which means "stony river." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer hailed from the city of Galway in western Ireland. The name likely originated from the river Corrib, which flows through the city and is known for its stony bed. Over time, individuals with the surname Galway spread beyond the city, and today it is found worldwide.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Galway is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Galway: 399
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,037
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Galway 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 Galway is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 L W EY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɑlweɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Galway in Braille

Here's how to represent Galway in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Galway in braille

How to sign the name Galway using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Galway using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Galway in sign language

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