Find out how popular the last name Garivay is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Garivay.

Garivay, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Garivay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garivay in America

Garivay is the 86005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garivay surname appeared 217 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Garivay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garivay to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Garivay

The surname GARIVAY has its origins in France, dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "garer," meaning "to protect" or "to guard," and the suffix "-vay," which is a locative indicator, suggesting that the name originated from a specific place or region.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the parish records of the Normandy region, where it was often spelled as "Garivaye" or "Garivaye." This variation in spelling was common during that period, as standardized spelling conventions were not yet established.

One of the earliest known bearers of the GARIVAY name was Jean Garivay, a prominent merchant who lived in the city of Rouen in the late 16th century. He is mentioned in several historical documents related to trade and commerce in the region.

In the 17th century, the surname gained prominence in the region of Brittany, where it was associated with a family of minor nobility. One notable figure from this period was Pierre Garivay (1620-1692), a lawyer and landowner who served as a magistrate in the town of Rennes.

As the GARIVAY family spread across France, the name also appeared in various forms, such as "Garivaye," "Garivai," and "Garivey." These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic influences.

Another notable bearer of the GARIVAY name was Jeanne Garivay (1745-1819), a respected educator and author who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Lyon. Her work was instrumental in promoting education for women during a time when such opportunities were limited.

In the 19th century, the GARIVAY surname gained further recognition with the birth of Auguste Garivay (1810-1887), a renowned artist and painter who was celebrated for his landscapes and portraits. His works were exhibited in prestigious galleries across France and are now part of several museum collections.

While the GARIVAY name has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and exploration. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich historical tapestry of the French regions where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garivay

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Garivay.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Garivay was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Garivay has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Garivay was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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