GARVIE
Garvie
Garvie is a surname of Scottish origin that is also found in other parts of the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the Gaelic word "garbh" meaning rough or coarse, and "aidh", meaning fire. This suggests that the name may have originally been used to describe someone with a fiery or rough nature.
The Garvie surname is relatively rare and is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in the Highlands and the North-East. It is believed that the first people to bear the Garvie surname were likely to have been residents of a place named Garvey or Garvie, or were known for their rugged and fiery personalities.
Over the centuries, bearers of the Garvie surname have been involved in various walks of life, from farming and fishing to military service. The surname has been passed down through generations, and many modern-day individuals with the surname Garvie can trace their ancestry back to Scotland.
Today, the Garvie surname continues to hold a place of pride among those who bear it, serving as a reminder of their Scottish heritage and the resilience and determination of their ancestors.
There are approximately 1,028 people named Garvie in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,213th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Garvie.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alastair
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Paul
- Robert
- Steven
- William
Female
- Barbara
- Bridget
- Carol
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Jacqueline
- Karen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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