The Gavine Family Name

Ancestors listed as Gavine are often found as Gavin a generation earlier.

The name is usually explained as “Irish Ó Gáibhín”. Gavine adds “e” to Gavin, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Related forms: Gauvin, Gauvain and Gaven.

Gavine coat of arms

There is no single Gavine family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Gavine sounds close to Gavina, so it can help to search both.

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