Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
GARVEY
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
GARVEY. The Irish family deduce themselves from the ancient monarchs of that island, through Garbhe or Garvey, that is " The Warlike,"' Prince of Morisk, co. j\Iayo, in the Y. cent. B.L.G.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic