About Girvin
The surname Girvin is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Gairbhín, meaning "descendant of Gairbhín." The name Gairbhín is a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "garbh," which translates to "rough" or "rugged." Therefore, the surname Girvin likely originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as rough or rugged in nature.
The surname Girvin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Girvin 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 Girvin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Girvin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Girvin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.