About Gelvin
The surname Gelvin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Gille Bheathain," meaning "son of the servant of St. Beathan." The name Beathan is a Gaelic personal name derived from the word "beatha," meaning "life." The surname Gelvin is primarily found in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and variations of the name include Gilvein, Gilvin, and MacGilvain.
The surname Gelvin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gelvin 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 Gelvin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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