About Gauvain
The surname Gauvain is of French origin and is derived from the given name Gauvin, which itself is a variant of the name Gawain. Gawain is a name of Arthurian legend, associated with the Knights of the Round Table. The name is believed to have Celtic roots and means "hawk of battle" or "white hawk." Therefore, the surname Gauvain likely signifies a descendant or someone associated with a person named Gauvin or Gawain, who was known for their bravery and skill in battle.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gauvain based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gauvain in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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