Garvin

Garvin is a surname of debated origin. Several possibilities exist, including:

• English Origin: It may be derived from the Anglo-Saxon personal name "Gærwine," composed of the elements "gār" meaning "spear" and "wine" meaning "friend." This suggests a meaning of "spear friend" or "friend with a spear."

• Scottish Origin: It could be a variant of the Scottish surname "Garven," itself thought to originate from a place name possibly of Gaelic origin.

• Irish Origin: It may be an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname "Ó Garbháin," meaning "descendant of Garbhán." Garbhán is a personal name derived from "garbh," meaning "rough" or "fierce."

The surname Garvin is found in various English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Variations in spelling may occur.

Notable people with the surname Garvin include:

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  • Garvin Hamrick (Example, and you should not write this example. )