| ![Show Contents]() Ovalle History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of OvalleWhat does the name Ovalle mean? The surname Ovalle is the name of an illustrious and noble family originally from Galicia., whose origins are so ancient that the early genealogy has been lost in time. Etymologically, the word "ovalle" comes from the Latin "vallis" meaning "valley." The original bearer of this name was known by the members of his community as one who came from the valley. Early Origins of the Ovalle familyThe surname Ovalle was first found in the province of Pontevedra in the autonomous northern region of Galicia. Early History of the Ovalle familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ovalle research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1524 is included under the topic Early Ovalle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ovalle Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Ovalles, Ovalle and others. Early Notables of the Ovalle family- Gonzalo de Ovalle, a "Conquistador" of the Indies, who was one of the founders of the city of Gutemala, where he resided in 1524
- Nicolas de Ovalle, a mercenary priest who moved to Peru, and was distinguished in Lima for his talents and virtues that he displayed in carrying out his duties as Head of his Order
Ovalle Rankingthe United States, the name Ovalle is the 7,880th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
| Ovalle migration to the United States | + |
Ovalle Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Angel Ovalle, aged 48, who landed in America from Panama, Panama, in 1909
- Juan Ovalle, aged 15, who settled in America from Panama, Panama, in 1909
- Ricardo Ovalle, aged 15, who immigrated to the United States from Panama, Panama, in 1911
- Felipe Ovalle, aged 12, who landed in America from Panama, Panama, in 1912
- Luis Ovalle, aged 18, who landed in America from Barranquilla, Colombia, in 1915
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Ovalle (post 1700) | + |
- Iñigo Manglano Ovalle (b. 1961), American artist
- Clemente Ovalle (b. 1982), Mexican professional footballer
- Alonso de Ovalle (1603-1651), Chilean Jesuit priest and chronicler of Chilean history
- José Tomás Ovalle (1787-1831), Chilean political figure
- Luis Ovalle (b. 1988), football defender from Panama
- Jaime Ovalle (b. 1894), Brazilian musician
- Hernán Ovalle Rodríguez (b. 1910), Chilean architect
- Adolfo Ovalle Armanet (b. 1911), Chilean engineer
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