About Goveia
The surname Goveia is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the place name Gouveia, which is a city in Portugal. The name Gouveia is believed to have originated from the Latin word "gobius," meaning "goby fish." The surname Goveia, therefore, likely originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or was associated with the city of Gouveia.
The surname Goveia is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goveia 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 Goveia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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