Govea

Govea Meaning & Origin

About Govea
The surname Govea is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Galician word "govea," meaning "cow." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near a place associated with cows, such as a cow pasture or a dairy farm. Over time, individuals with the surname Govea spread to different regions, including Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries, where the name has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Govea: 5,327
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,389
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.81

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Govea based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KF
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AH1 V IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgəviə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Govea in Braille

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

The name Govea in braille

How to sign the name Govea using Sign Language

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

The name Govea in sign language

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