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Galvan
Galvan or Galván is a surname that predates the existence of Spain. The first recored Galvan in history was from Ireland. During the Spanish inquisition, Spain decided to force anyone they conquered to assimilate to the Spanish culture. The surname Galvan does not translate to anything in Spanish. The accent over the second A was adopted by the Spanish to accommodate their language. Notable people with the surname include:
- Anna Galvan (born 1978), New Zealand netball player
- Carlos Galván (born 1973), Argentine footballer
- David Galván (born 1973), Mexican long-distance runner
- Diego Galván (born 1982), Argentine footballer
- Elias Gabriel Galvan (born 1938), Mexican-American Methodist bishop
- Guillermo Galván Galván (born 1943), Mexican general
- Israel Galván (born 1973), Spanish dancer and choreographer
- Javier Galván (born 1966), Mexican politician
- Jesús Galván Carrillo (born 1974), Spanish footballer
- Jorge Galvan (born 1966), Mexican writer and engineer
- José Galván (born 1981), Argentine footballer
- Juan Galván, Spanish explorer
- Luis Galván (born 1948), Argentine footballer
- Martín Galván (born 1993), Mexican footballer
- Matteo Galvan (born 1988), Italian sprinter
- Miguel Galván (1957–2008), Mexican comedian and actor
- Pedro Galván (died 1892), Mexican general and politician
- Pedro Joaquín Galván (born 1985), Argentine footballer
- Rubén Galván (boxer) (born 1972), Mexican-American boxer
- Rubén Galván (footballer) (born 1952), Argentine footballer
- Victoria Galvan (born 1986), Mexican-American singer