About Govia
The surname Govia is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "gobius," meaning "goby fish." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with the goby fish, such as agility or a small stature. Over time, the surname Govia became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.
The surname Govia is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Govia 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 Govia is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Govia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Govia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.