About Gavia
The surname Gavia is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "gavia," meaning "seagull." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near the sea or had characteristics associated with seagulls, such as being graceful or having a free-spirited nature. The surname Gavia may also have been a nickname for someone who had a particular affinity for seagulls or spent a significant amount of time near the coast.
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The surname Gavia is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gavia 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 Gavia is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gavia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gavia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.