Govia

Govia Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Govia: 240
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,338
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KF
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1 V IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/govia*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Govia in Braille

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

The name Govia in braille

How to sign the name Govia using Sign Language

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.

The name Govia in sign language

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