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