Garvey

Garvey is a surname of Irish origin. The most prominent bearer of the name is Marcus Garvey (1887–1940), a Jamaican-born political activist, journalist, and orator who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) and promoted Black nationalism, Pan-Africanism, and the Back-to-Africa movement. He also established the Black Star Line, a shipping company intended to facilitate trade and transport for people of African descent.

Garveyism refers to the political and social philosophy associated with Marcus Garvey and UNIA, emphasizing racial pride, economic self-sufficiency, and leadership development within Black communities. The movement and its ideas influenced civil rights discourse and diaspora organizing, and the term Garveyism is used to describe related ideologies and practices.

In modern usage, Garvey remains primarily recognized as a surname. It appears in various contexts, including institutions, streets, and organizations named to honor Marcus Garvey’s legacy. The name continues to be found in Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Caribbean, and other regions where Garvey’s influence or family histories have reached.